Every journey begins with a single step...

Life is full of ups and downs, and getting some professional support during the tougher times can make all the difference. Sitting alone with our worries and pain can feel unbearable, yet when we share them within the safety of a warm and trusting relationship, things start to feel more manageable. I’d like to reassure you that whatever you bring to counselling, I will provide a warm, compassionate and respectful space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings together without judgment, going at a pace you feel comfortable with.

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Perhaps you want to talk to a counsellor in order to come to terms with something that has happened to you, or maybe you feel your problems run at a deeper level - unexplained feelings or unhelpful relationship patterns, for example. Psychotherapy is about getting to know yourself better, with a view to understanding how you help to construct the world around you. 

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Together we will identify your patterns of relating to those around you, and in turn how others tend to respond to you. We will look at how you deal with difficult feelings such as anxiety, anger or grief, and why this might be. If necessary, I can help you find ways to process such feelings in a more constructive way. We will explore your belief systems and your defence structures, so that you can decide which still serve you well, and which may no longer be necessary or helpful. And I will support you as you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself - by far the most important relationship any of us have.

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But perhaps the most significant thing I can offer you is meaningful contact with another person who understands the complexity of what it means to be human - to sometimes feel scared or anxious, sad or angry, guilty or alone.

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Why not come along for a chat and see how we can work together to make things better?

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HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

This depends on so many factors. If after an initial session we decide we're a good fit, I usually suggest we start by meeting once a week for six weeks. After this time you may feel you would like a break to consolidate your experience, or you may feel you'd like to stop. Most people however, decide to continue on a weekly, fortnightly, or as-and-when basis. I try to work as flexibly as possible to accommodate your needs, time and budget.

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WHAT DOES IT COST?

£65 per 50-minute session*. Please note that a 50% cancellation fee is always charged, regardless of the reason, for sessions cancelled or missed with less than 48 hours' notice. *Concessions are sometimes available - please ask.

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