You don’t need to know exactly where to start
Getting in touch with a counsellor can feel like quite a big step, particularly if you’re not sure what you need or how to explain what has been happening.
You don’t need to have worked everything out before you contact me. You can simply tell me a little about what has brought you here, or that you’re interested in finding out whether counselling or EFT might be helpful for you.
The discovery call
I offer a free 20–30 minute discovery call, either by telephone or Zoom, before you decide whether you would like to work with me.
It’s an opportunity for us to talk a little about what has brought you to therapy, what you might be hoping for, and anything you would like to know about how I work. It also gives us both a chance to get a sense of whether working together feels right.
You don’t need to prepare anything, and there’s no expectation that you make a decision on the call. You can take some time afterwards to think about whether you would like to arrange a first session.
Your first session
It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous about a first session. We’ll spend some time getting to know each other and begin with what feels most important to you.
You don’t need to tell me everything, have a clear goal or know where to start. We can work that out together.
Ongoing sessions
There isn’t a set formula for how often we meet or how long we work together. Sessions can be tailored around what you need, what feels manageable financially, and whether you are looking for shorter or longer-term support.
Some people prefer to meet more regularly, while others find that having more space between sessions works better for them. We can talk about what feels right for you and review this as our work develops.
When counselling comes to an end
There isn’t always an obvious moment when counselling should end. As our work progresses, we can review how things are feeling and whether you would like to continue, meet less frequently or begin thinking about an ending.
Ending doesn’t have to be something we suddenly arrive at. It can be something we think about and plan together.
