Is counselling for you?
" I believe there is always a way to find a connection with each unique individual"
The process of counselling can seem frightening and overwhelming, my aim is to make you feel as comfortable as possible enabling you to get the most out of the experience. Change and seeking support can be difficult. I believe that providing a space where you can openly talk and share without judgement and fear, helps the process more easily.
The counselling I offer, is a space to explore and untangle your difficulties and areas of your life that are troubling you, so that life becomes more clear and you can begin to make sense of your life and how you want to move forward. Friends or families maybe supportive, but it is sometimes difficult to confide in the people closest to you.
I create a safe and confidential space, where you are welcomed with a warm, friendly and genuine approach. This offers you opportunity to explore your thoughts feelings and experiences more freely without judgement.
Together, we aim to bring about empowerment, so that you can make the right choices for yourself rather than being influenced by the outside world. It can be helpful to talk to a professional, who is not personally involved in your life without being judged or told what you should or should not feel about the way you do, because it is all about you, your own experience in your life, in your own unique way.
I believe that every individual has their own internal resources we potentially need for positive growth, and for a more fulfilling and satisfying experience of life.
I work in a way that respects you as an individual and your values and beliefs.
" I believe there is always a way to find a connection with each unique individual"
The process of counselling can seem frightening and overwhelming, my aim is to make you feel as comfortable as possible enabling you to get the most out of the experience. Change and seeking support can be difficult. I believe that providing a space where you can openly talk and share without judgement and fear, helps the process more easily.
The counselling I offer, is a space to explore and untangle your difficulties and areas of your life that are troubling you, so that life becomes more clear and you can begin to make sense of your life and how you want to move forward. Friends or families maybe supportive, but it is sometimes difficult to confide in the people closest to you.
I create a safe and confidential space, where you are welcomed with a warm, friendly and genuine approach. This offers you opportunity to explore your thoughts feelings and experiences more freely without judgement.
Together, we aim to bring about empowerment, so that you can make the right choices for yourself rather than being influenced by the outside world. It can be helpful to talk to a professional, who is not personally involved in your life without being judged or told what you should or should not feel about the way you do, because it is all about you, your own experience in your life, in your own unique way.
I believe that every individual has their own internal resources we potentially need for positive growth, and for a more fulfilling and satisfying experience of life.
I work in a way that respects you as an individual and your values and beliefs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need counselling?
A: People often want to know if counselling will help them. The value of counselling often comes through being able to talk honestly with someone independent of your life about issues that are truly concerning you. Sometimes things worry us that we are scared or embarrassed to discuss with our family and friends.
Q: How many therapy sessions will I need?
A: This is variable to suit individuals, some people choose to see a therapist for long term and for others, short term. This will always be your choice without any pressure to have more therapy sessions than you need.
Q: How often do I need to attend therapy sessions?
A: Therapy sessions take place at the same time and same day on a weekly basis (in most cases.) The pattern of attendance may vary to particular needs. In this case, I will try my best to accommodate you, being as flexible as possible, depending on availability. This is arranged with me by helping you to find a mutually agreeable day and time.
Q: What if I cannot afford counselling?
A: I have some low fee appointments for those who are either unwaged, are on a very low income or a student. If I do not have current availability, I will offer you to a place on my waiting list.
Q: Will the counselling be confidential?
A: Yes, unless you tell anyone. Confidentiality can be assured through my ethical and professional code of practice. See more information during the initial meeting
Q: Where will the counselling take place?
A: I have my own counselling room at my home on the edge of Frome. See the Service and Location page for location and map.
Q: Can you see me evening and weekends?
A: Yes, although I have very limited places at weekends. I will do my best to accommodate you as possible, depending on availability. Currently, most of my availability are on Mondays and Tuesdays day time including evenings. I have limited availability on other days, normally after 4pm. Please ask for more information on 'other' available days and times.
Q: How long do I have to wait until I can start counselling?
A: This may vary depending on availability, I will do my best to accommodate you as soon as possible, usually I can see you within one to three weeks.
Q: Do I need counselling?
A: People often want to know if counselling will help them. The value of counselling often comes through being able to talk honestly with someone independent of your life about issues that are truly concerning you. Sometimes things worry us that we are scared or embarrassed to discuss with our family and friends.
Q: How many therapy sessions will I need?
A: This is variable to suit individuals, some people choose to see a therapist for long term and for others, short term. This will always be your choice without any pressure to have more therapy sessions than you need.
Q: How often do I need to attend therapy sessions?
A: Therapy sessions take place at the same time and same day on a weekly basis (in most cases.) The pattern of attendance may vary to particular needs. In this case, I will try my best to accommodate you, being as flexible as possible, depending on availability. This is arranged with me by helping you to find a mutually agreeable day and time.
Q: What if I cannot afford counselling?
A: I have some low fee appointments for those who are either unwaged, are on a very low income or a student. If I do not have current availability, I will offer you to a place on my waiting list.
Q: Will the counselling be confidential?
A: Yes, unless you tell anyone. Confidentiality can be assured through my ethical and professional code of practice. See more information during the initial meeting
Q: Where will the counselling take place?
A: I have my own counselling room at my home on the edge of Frome. See the Service and Location page for location and map.
Q: Can you see me evening and weekends?
A: Yes, although I have very limited places at weekends. I will do my best to accommodate you as possible, depending on availability. Currently, most of my availability are on Mondays and Tuesdays day time including evenings. I have limited availability on other days, normally after 4pm. Please ask for more information on 'other' available days and times.
Q: How long do I have to wait until I can start counselling?
A: This may vary depending on availability, I will do my best to accommodate you as soon as possible, usually I can see you within one to three weeks.
