Services
I have a cosy practice room in the garden of my home in Colchester, where we can meet in person. I also work online.
I work with individuals from 14 years old upwards.
How does it work?
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Maybe you've been experiencing stress and anxiety; low self esteem; difficulties with work or in your relationships. Sometimes we become gradually aware that things aren't okay. Or it might be that you are affected by one big sudden change – a bereavement or loss, or other traumatic event. Even good changes in our lives can throw us off balance and give rise to questions and uncertainty.
My role is to enter into your experience as much as I can and help you to look at it more clearly. I work wih individuals from 14 years and up. All genders, sexualities, and ethnicities are welcome.
What is the first step
You contact me, preferably by email. We can arrange to have a chat by phone to find out a bit more about what you are looking for, and then to book an initial session.
The first session is your opportunity to gauge if this is the right thing for you, if it feels like a good 'fit'. I will find out more about what is happening for you and what your hopes and goals are for therapy. It is very important that you feel comfortable and that this is the right thing for you.
We will fix a regular weekly session that we will aim to stick to. This is important as it helps you to get into a good rhythm. We can discuss if you would like a fixed number of sessions or to work in a more open-ended way.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Costs
I offer a free introductory phone call up to 30 minutes so that we can find out more about each other and book an appointment.
Sessions are 50 minutes long and cost £60.
I do have a number of concession spaces that I can offer to those on low incomes, or to student counsellors.*
*If this is relevant to you please ask to see if any are available.