Fees & FAQs

How long are the sessions?

Psychotherapy and counselling sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly at the same day and time.

Coaching sessions are 60 minutes and may be arranged weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

How do I book?

You are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial 15-minute phone call.

This gives us a chance to briefly explore what you are looking for and whether working together feels right.

If you would like to proceed, we will arrange an initial session, after which you can decide whether you would like to continue.

What is the commitment?

If we decide to work together, we agree on a regular session time.

This time is held specifically for you. Sessions are charged whether attended or not, as the space is reserved for your ongoing work.

Cancellations and rescheduling

If you are unable to attend in person, you may choose to have the session online at the usual time instead.

Where at least 48 hours’ notice is given, I may be able to offer an alternative online appointment within the same week, subject to availability. Alternative face-to-face appointments cannot be guaranteed.

Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice, or missed sessions, are charged at the full fee.

Payments

Payment is due on the day of the session via bank transfer.

What is the difference between counselling, psychotherapy and coaching?

The terms counselling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably, and there is a great deal of overlap between them.

In general, counselling tends to focus more on present-day concerns or specific difficulties, while psychotherapy can involve a deeper and longer-term exploration of patterns, relationships, and emotional experiences.

In practice, the work often moves between both, depending on what you bring and what feels most helpful.

Coaching differs in that it is more focused on the present and future, with a clearer emphasis on setting goals, making decisions, and taking practical steps towards change.

Am I supervised?

Yes. My work is supported by regular clinical supervision, as per the UKCP and BACP Code of Ethics. I am a trainee member of the UKCP.

Supervision is an essential part of ethical practice and provides a space to reflect on the work, ensuring that you receive thoughtful, safe and appropriate support.

You can read more about my training, qualifications and clinical experience here.

Are sessions confidential?

Yes, sessions are confidential.

The only exceptions are where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or where there is a legal obligation to disclose information. If this were ever relevant, I would aim to discuss it with you openly.

As part of my professional practice, I discuss aspects of my work in clinical supervision. This may include reflecting on our work together in a way that supports the quality and safety of the therapy. Your identity and personal details are kept confidential, and supervisors are bound by the same ethical standards.

Who are BACP and UKCP?

BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) are professional bodies that set standards for training, ethics, and practice in counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.

They help ensure that practitioners work safely, ethically, and in the best interests of their clients. BACP and UKCP registered therapists complete rigorous training, including supervised clinical practice and their own personal therapy.

What might I gain from the work?

Each person’s experience of psychotherapy or coaching is different, and particular outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Depending on what brings you, the work may support a deeper understanding of your experiences and relational patterns, greater clarity about what matters to you, or a different way of relating to yourself, others and the difficulties you are facing.

Coaching may also help you clarify a direction, make decisions and translate reflection into practical steps.

Over time, this may include:

• feeling more understood and supported in what you are going through
• processing and making sense of difficult or held emotions
• a deeper understanding of yourself, your patterns, and your choices
• clearer awareness of how you relate to others
• greater confidence in communicating and expressing yourself
• more clarity about your direction and what matters to you
• a sense of how to move forward in a way that feels more aligned
• an improved ability to manage stress and emotional pressure.