Cancellations
I understand that things can happen and you may not always be able to make an appointment. I would ask that you let me know 48 hours before if you need to cancel or re-arrange. I realise this is not always possible, and sometimes last-minute issues occur. On these occasions, I would charge a full session fee if less than 48 hours. This is because I have booked the space out and the hour in my diary, and would not be able to fill it with another client at short notice.
Fees
My fees are £55 an hour for a counselling session. A ‘counselling hour’ is usually 50 minutes in length. I have a set number of concessionary places. I charge per piece of work for workplace wellness. Couples counselling is £70 per session, and sessions last an hour.
How long will I have counselling for?
There is no easy answer to this! Some clients have a few sessions and some need more space and time. There is no limit. I work with short-term issues, and with long-term complex issues and we can decide together when the time seems right to stop counselling. Ultimately, it is your decision and you will know when you are ready to stop.
What if I feel suicidal?
We will talk about this in our initial meeting. I have a duty of care to you, and will discuss the safeguarding policy in our first session. There are times when I may ask if I am able to contact your GP with your consent, if appropriate. I am not always available if there is an emergency, but would be able to signpost you to other support services if appropriate.
What if I am not ready?
Sometimes you may come to counselling and realise it is still to painful to talk about things. You may not yet be ready, and that’s OK. You may realise that you don’t feel comfortable and would rather work with someone else. That’s OK. I realise that sometimes I will not be the right fit for your needs, and it is absolutely fine to be honest and open about this. You may wish to take a break from counselling at times, and come back to it when you are ready. It is your journey and you will know what feels right.
