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It's OK to feel a little apprehensive about starting counselling if you have never experienced it before. I wanted to create this page to help you understand what to expect.

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There are many different reasons why you may be looking for counselling. You may be feeling anxious or depressed, having relationship difficulties, experiencing loss or trauma, or struggling with self-esteem, identity, attachment, stress, anger or other difficulties in processing and managing your thoughts and feelings.

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Often in life, it can be difficult to find the space to reflect and process what is going on. Counselling is different from other support systems you may have in place. Counselling is not about being given advice. It provides a confidential and non-judgemental space, separate from the rest of your life, where you can reflect, make links and consider the choices you want to make.

 

I believe it is important to feel comfortable with your counsellor. I aim to create a trusting relationship with you and provide a space where you can talk about all aspects of your life without judgement or criticism.

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There is no set way to "do counselling". You will be encouraged to talk about what has brought you to therapy, what is currently affecting you, and your thoughts and feelings. Sometimes you might have a current concern you want to focus on. You may want to gain clarity, learn how to voice your thoughts, focus on your identity, or process difficult feelings and traumatic experiences. The focus is led by you and we will work at your pace.

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My main training is in Psychodynamic counselling, which explores how our early life experiences can shape the way we view ourselves, the world and others in our lives. Psychodynamic counselling focuses on unconscious processes that can be reflected in our present behaviour. Insight and understanding can develop through reflecting on these unconscious processes.

I aim to draw on these patterns and encourage you to observe and reflect on your own thoughts, emotions and beliefs, helping you to develop greater insight and understanding.

 

Counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity, sexuality, bereavement, loss, stress, relationship difficulties, attachment issues, work-related stress and anger.

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I tend to work in a slow and gradual way with clients. My work is often open-ended and involves longer-term therapy. 

If you are interested in working with me, please fill in the contact form below to let me know your availability. I will get back to you within a week to let you know whether I can offer you a space.

Please indicate if you would like to book an initial free 30-minute discussion, either by phone or online. This gives you a chance to explain more about why you wish to start counselling and to see if we both feel we are a good fit for each other.

 

When I am able to offer you a space to start counselling, I will offer you an initial meeting with no obligation to continue counselling with me. I feel very strongly that the counselling relationship can be an important part of the therapeutic process, so I think it is important to see whether you feel comfortable working with me.

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My practice is based in a specifically converted building at my home in the PE1 area of Peterborough. This is a separate building from the main house and offers a comfortable and confidential location for clients. There is free on-road parking and a bus stop close by.

Alternatively, if it is difficult for you to attend sessions in person, I am able to offer online counselling using Zoom.

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Sessions tend to be at the same time each week (I can offer flexibility for day time sessions) and last 50 minutes. My psychodynamic approach involves weekly sessions, so please note that I am unable to offer monthly or fortnightly sessions.

If you are looking for less than weekly sessions, there are other counselling approaches that you can explore.

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Session fee is £50 per session.

I review my fees annually in April.

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Client Hours

Monday: 10am–2pm
Tuesday: 10am–8pm
Wednesday: 10am–2pm and 6pm–9pm
Thursday: 12 noon–2pm

Please note that daytime slots may be limited

during school holidays.

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