Finding the right counsellor for you is important and it can be difficult to take the first steps. If you would like to come and meet with me I suggest we have an opening session to see what has brought you to counselling and what it is you would like to explore. I is useful to meet so we get a chance to see how we work together; if you feel comfortable to speak with me and then we can take it from there.
The initial consultation can either be a face to face appointment lasting approximately 30 mins for which there is a £20 fee. Alternatively we can have a 15 min telephone consultation and for this there is no charge. and there is no obligation beyond this. However, if you decide I am the counsellor for you, we will discuss and arrange a time which is mutually convenient. This will usually mean meeting at the same time each week, it will become your time and will usually remain the same for the duration of our time together. Counselling sessions are 50 minutes long and can be short term, up to 6 weeks or longer term.
My training and the way in which I work as a counsellor is Integrative, this means that I have an understanding of different models of counselling and will work with you to tailor the approaches which would benefit you the most. This may be solution focused or more explorative, focusing on issues that are presently in your life situation or issues from your past. I am able to use creativity e.g. drawing and painting as part of the process.
I endeavor to hold a warm, supportive, compassionate and empathetic space for you, where you can speak confidentially, and feel safe, respected and heard without judgment.
My Bristol based counselling practice is situated in Sycamore House, Kingswood and my Stroud based counselling practice is situated on Bisley Road, Stroud.
The initial consultation can either be a face to face appointment lasting approximately 30 mins for which there is a £20 fee. Alternatively we can have a 15 min telephone consultation and for this there is no charge. and there is no obligation beyond this. However, if you decide I am the counsellor for you, we will discuss and arrange a time which is mutually convenient. This will usually mean meeting at the same time each week, it will become your time and will usually remain the same for the duration of our time together. Counselling sessions are 50 minutes long and can be short term, up to 6 weeks or longer term.
My training and the way in which I work as a counsellor is Integrative, this means that I have an understanding of different models of counselling and will work with you to tailor the approaches which would benefit you the most. This may be solution focused or more explorative, focusing on issues that are presently in your life situation or issues from your past. I am able to use creativity e.g. drawing and painting as part of the process.
I endeavor to hold a warm, supportive, compassionate and empathetic space for you, where you can speak confidentially, and feel safe, respected and heard without judgment.
My Bristol based counselling practice is situated in Sycamore House, Kingswood and my Stroud based counselling practice is situated on Bisley Road, Stroud.
