Frequently
asked questions
How long does each therapy session take?
Most Individual sessions are 50 - 90mins depending on the package you choose. Couples Sessions are 60 minutes or 90 minutes long.
What is online or telephone counselling?
Online or Telephone Counselling is a convenient way to speak to your counsellor. Sessions are held via online video conferencing so that we can see each other. If you prefer, we can talk on the phone. This form of counselling is a convenient way to engage in therapy and we can connect wherever you are in the world. We still maintain our boundaries, and I can talk you through how to ensure your space is discrete & confidential whilst in sessions.
Do you offer discounts or a sliding rate scale?
I do not offer discounts. I do have a limited number of lower-cost slots for students. Please get in touch to find out more.
(Concessionary slots are all taken up at the moment - therefore I am unable to offer new clients any concessions. I will keep my page updated should new concessionary slots become available.)
Do you work with male clients?
Absolutely! Mental health and emotional wellbeing are essential for everyone! I do work with male clients and welcome you to contact me for more information.
Do you work with couples?
Yes, I do! I offer marriage counselling and pre-marital guidance - however, you don't have to be married or considering marriage to have couples counselling.
You might want to invest in your relationship, or need support to sort out relationship issues. You may have experienced the impact of an affair, or have intimacy issues. You may be going through a life transition, or need emotional support for conception issues.
*From January 2023 - I will be offering group coaching for premarital counselling. This is a safe space for couples to build foundations for marriage, with the added bonus of an online course to study before sessions, and a community of other carefully selected couples to lean on and learn from. Click here to apply/find out more https://www.restoretolove.co.uk/lovers-rock
You may be going through a separation or divorce and need help to consciously uncouple to minimise the impact on your family and community.
There are so many reasons to come to therapy as a couple. Please get in touch for more information.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions required will depend on your needs.
Some clients engage in short-term therapy (about 6 - 12 sessions) and most of my clients are in long term therapy which can be at least a year.
Some clients may choose to take a break and come back later.
Each person's experience is unique, however the one thing that holds for every client is that you are in the driving seat. You decide.
What do we talk about for 50 minutes?
We talk about whatever feels important to you. Sometimes its what you're dealing with now, or it could be something that happened in the past. On another day you may just want to celebrate your wins, or vent about the week you've had. This is your space - religion, politics, race, sex, sexuality, abuse, money, addiction, death and anything else that society sweeps under the carpet is welcome here.
I need some advice - can you help?
Therapy is not an advice giving service. I can certainly support you in exploring your choices and decision making process. It is my hope that through being in therapy, you begin to gain self-awareness and feel empowered to make decisions that feel right for you, and learn and grow from the consequences and impact of those decisions. I believe that YOU are the expert on your self. You can do this!