FAQ’s

It is completely your choice whether you tell anyone about your counselling. Many women value privacy, especially within family or cultural settings, and I respect that fully.

Everything you share with me is confidential. The only time confidentiality may need to be reviewed is if there is a serious risk to you or someone else. If that ever arose, I would always discuss it with you openly and sensitively.

Your safety, dignity and trust are very important to me.

Counselling can help if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or struggle with confidence, relationships, loss, or difficult emotions. It can also support coping with past trauma, panic, self-harm urges, or challenges trusting others.

If any of this resonates, it may be a good time to reach out. Your needs and reasons can be explored in your first appointment.

If you are in immediate distress, it’s important to reach out for support right away.

– NHS Mental Health Support: Call 111 and select the mental health option to speak with someone 24/7.
– Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, confidential support any time.
– Shout: Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support.
– Emergency GP Appointment: Contact your GP for a same-day urgent appointment.

You do not have to face this alone, and getting help quickly is important.

Sessions are £65 for 50 minutes. I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces for women on lower incomes.

If you would like to discuss fees or your individual circumstances, you are welcome to get in touch in confidence or raise this during your free consultation.

Once I receive your form, I will review it carefully and be in touch to arrange a brief phone call. This call is a chance for us to discuss your current situation and explore how counselling could support you.

If counselling feels like the right step, we can talk about the different types of therapy available and decide together what will best suit your needs.

I offer online counselling for young people aged 13 to 17, with appropriate consent and safeguarding arrangements in place, and for adults aged 18 and over.

If you are unsure whether therapy is suitable for your age or circumstances, we can talk this through during your free consultation.

Starting counselling can feel daunting, and I understand how much courage it takes to reach out.

I offer a free 20 minute consultation via Teams or telephone. This gives you the chance to share what you would like support with and ask any questions, while I explain how I work. If you decide to continue, I will send a counselling agreement before we begin regular online sessions.

We will always move at a pace that feels safe and right for you.

I understand that when you reach out for counselling, you may need support quickly. I aim to keep waiting times as short as possible, although availability can vary.

Early morning and evening appointments are often booked first. When you contact me, I will be open and honest about current availability.

I currently offer online counselling only. I provide confidential online therapy for women, allowing you to access support privately and comfortably from your own space.