About Counselling & How I Work
What is counselling?
Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where you can slow down, breathe, and talk about whatever feels important to you. It’s a place to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement or pressure.
You don’t need to arrive with the right words or a clear idea of what you want to work on. Many people come to counselling because something feels overwhelming, confusing, or stuck. Others come because they want to understand themselves more deeply or make changes in their lives.
Counselling is a collaborative process — we take things at your pace, and we gently make sense of things together.
My Availability
I work Monday – Saturday at various times throughout the day.
I have a limited selection of appointments available on evenings and weekend for people who might otherwise find it difficult to access therapy due to other commitments. My current working hours are:
Monday 10:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 10:00 – 14:30
Wednesday 10:00 – 14:30
Thursday 10:00 – 14:30
Friday 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
I am not always able to answer the phone during the day, but I will aim to answer any messages within 48 hours.
What Sessions Are Like
Sessions last 60 minutes and take place weekly or fortnightly, depending on what feels right for you. Some people come for a short period to focus on something specific; others choose longer‑term work. There’s no right or wrong way to do therapy — we’ll find a rhythm that suits you.
You’re welcome to bring anything that feels important: emotions, memories, questions, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right.
Where I Work
I offer in-person sessions from a private therapy room within my home in Plymstock, Plymouth.
The space has been set up to feel calm, comfortable, and separate from the main living areas of the house, so you can have your session in a quiet and dedicated environment.
The therapy room is located on the ground floor and is accessed via the front door, which has a single step. There is a private toilet available for client use.
I understand that attending therapy can feel like a big step, so I aim to make the space as welcoming and discreet as possible. If you have any questions about access or the setting, please feel free to get in touch before your first session.
How I Work
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I work integratively, drawing from person‑centred, CBT, and Gestalt approaches, depending on what feels most supportive for you.
Together, we might explore your thoughts and feelings, look at patterns in your relationships, or gently notice what’s happening in the present moment. I’ll always check in with you about what feels helpful — we shape the work together.
My aim is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to be fully yourself.
I offer a free 15 minute video call, where you are free to ask any questions and to make sure that I am the right counsellor for you.
You’ll always have time afterwards to think things over and decide whether you’d like to book a session or explore other options, there’s no pressure to decide on the spot.
I am a member of The NCPS and work within their ethical guidelines. You can read more about ethical counselling by following this link to the NCPS website.
Fees
£55 per 60‑minute session
I offer weekly or every other week sessions, either in person or online, depending on what feels most comfortable and accessible for you. I hold a limited number of reduced‑cost spaces for people on low incomes; if this would make counselling more possible for you, we can talk about it together.
Payment is made by bank transfer or card payment 24 hours before your session. I’ll send all the details when we arrange your first appointment.