Our regular counselling sessions will be 50 minutes long.

As each client is unique, there is no set number of sessions that fits all. I offer open-ended therapy, which means we will tailor the number of sessions to your individual needs. There is no fixed number, but I recommend we have regular reviews and together decide what best supports your counselling journey and personal development. I encourage open dialogue about any barriers you may experience around therapy - financial, cultural, fear of judgment, time constraints (busy schedules, working shifts etc.) so that we can explore the best way forward should you want to work with me in therpay.

Please go to the "Fees" page for more details.

I recommend we meet weekly, once per week on the same day and at the same time. Meeting weekly will enable us to work in a focused and consistent manner. If you work shifts or have a flexible program, we can discuss whether I have available slots what work with that, as long as you can commit to weekly sessions.

I have a limited number of slots for biweekly sessions. I move to fortnightly sessions when clients are moving into the consolidation phase of their therapeutic journey and they plan to end after an agreed period of biweekly sessions. The longer gap between sessions may slow down the therapeutic process, and it can be harder to maintain momentum and build a strong therapeutic alliance with less frequent sessions. Also, biweekly sessions may not be appropriate for those with more complex mental health struggles or those who require more intensive support. I strongly recommend reflecting on the benefits of weekly therapy, together with your expectations and goals, and exploring this in sessions. Therapy is a commitment and, although it doesn't always feel easy and you may encounter moments of setback, ultimately it can be a highly rewarding and transformative personal process.

I offer a bespoke style of therapy which draws on and integrates different theories and approaches. As we get to know each other better and understand what your struggles are, together with establishing goals for our therapeutic work, I will suggest and use various techniques and tools to support you in your journey. I trained as an integrative counsellor and practice using the Client-Centred Model (as developed by Carl Rogers) into which I integrate theory and techniques from: humanistic therapies (Existential, Gestalt, Psychosynthesis), Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment Model, Trauma-informed theory and tools, Transactional Analysis.

Yes, my counselling services are based on respect for client confidentiality. Confidentiality is the basis for a successful therapeutic relationship. It is what lies at the foundations of mutual trust and makes you feel safe to open up and be honest. We will discuss more around confidentiality once we meet.

A counselling contract (or a counselling agreement) is a mutual agreement between me, as the Counsellor and you, as the Client, in which the terms and conditions of the therapeutic working alliance are presented. It ensures that we work in a safe and professional manner and highlights our responsibilities as counsellor and client. A counselling contract is also a transparent basis for informed consent. Following our initial assessment session, if we decide to work together, I will email you a copy of the counselling agreement which we will both sign.

I offer online (video call) and telephone counselling sessions, alongside in person sessions from my private practice based in Frome, Somerset. I also work in Bristol on Tuesdays mid-day to evening. Online counselling sessions are delivered using Google Meet which is free to use, and conversations are securely encrypted at both ends, to maintain confidentiality.

I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) to comply with General Data Protection Regulations. Please go to the "Privacy Policy" page for more details.

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I adhere to the standards of good practice set out in their ethical framework.

Online counselling sessions (video calls) are delivered using Google Meet which is free to use, and conversations are securely encrypted at both ends, to maintain confidentiality.