Frequently asked questions

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek counselling. People often come because they feel stuck, want to understand themselves better or need support through a difficult period. A free introductory call can help us consider whether working together feels right.

This varies. Some people find that a shorter period of counselling is enough for a particular issue, while others prefer longer-term or open-ended work. We can review this together as the counselling develops.

The first session gives us space to explore what has brought you to counselling, what you would like support with and what you hope may change. There is no pressure to tell me everything at once.

Online counselling can provide a meaningful and effective therapeutic relationship, while offering greater flexibility and accessibility. Some people prefer being in the same room, while others feel more comfortable meeting from home.

To protect your privacy, I won’t approach or acknowledge you unless you choose to speak to me first.

I don’t routinely contact your GP or share information about you. Confidentiality would only be broken in limited circumstances involving serious risk, safeguarding or a legal requirement, and wherever possible I would discuss this with you first.

There are some areas that require specialist training and may fall outside my current scope of practice. If I believe another practitioner would be better placed to support you, I will discuss this openly and sensitively.

Send me a message through the contact form or book a free introductory call. We can briefly discuss what you are looking for and decide whether to arrange a first session.