Frequently Asked Questions

 This depends on the needs and circumstances of each client and will be discussed when we first meet. Unless there is a reason to agree on a fixed number of sessions, it’s usually more helpful in my experience to treat the therapy as an ongoing process, allowing you to heal and develop in your own time. As the therapy unfolds, we will keep a keen eye on what’s changing for you, and on what isn’t. You are free to end your therapy at any time, but I normally recommend discussing this in advance and bringing our work to a close over a period of sessions.

  Yes, it will be. Confidentiality is limited, however, by safeguarding concerns (risk of serious harm to you or others) and, in rare cases, by a legal obligation to disclose. We will have an opportunity to discuss this in more detail during your first session.

  Sessions last 50 minutes and take place once a week, at the same time every week except during my breaks. These will be discussed when we meet, but you can expect me to take breaks at Christmas, Easter, and during the summer.

  I normally charge £55 for individual sessions, and £75 for couple sessions. Where possible and appropriate, I offer a reduced fee to clients aged 18 to 25, starting from £40 per session. Missed and cancelled sessions are charged for. I do not ask for a notice period if you want to end your therapy. I bill monthly in arrears.

 Couples normally attend sessions together. In my experience, it’s usually also helpful if you can join the Zoom call from the same location and device, whenever possible. 

 Please contact me via email: spe.counselling@gmail.com. If you are interested in couple therapy, please copy your partner into your email and include their name, so I can get back to you both. Alternatively, you can call me on 07518 809000.