The Benefits of Counselling
Throughout life, we all encounter challenges that can be difficult to manage on our own. Counselling offers a range of benefits by providing a supportive, confidential environment where you can express your thoughts and emotions freely with a trained professional. One of the key advantages of counselling is that it allows you to explore and understand your feelings in greater depth. By gaining insight into your thoughts and emotions, you can begin to make sense of them, which can lead to improved self-awareness and emotional resilience. This enhanced understanding empowers you to navigate life's difficulties with greater clarity and confidence, ultimately fostering personal growth and well-being.
Initial Steps
Taking the first steps towards counselling can be challenging, but it is a courageous and valuable decision for your well-being. To help you determine if counselling is the right path for you, I offer a free 15-minute initial telephone consultation. This allows us to discuss your needs and explore how I can support you. After your first session, you can decide if you’d like to continue with regular sessions.
I am dedicated to providing the support you need to help you reach a better place within yourself. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I offer both online and telephone sessions, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort of your own home.
Each session lasts 50 minutes, with a rate of £40 per session.
Confidentiality
All sessions are conducted with the utmost confidentiality. I strictly adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure that your personal information is securely protected. To operate my practice, I do need to collect and retain certain information about my clients, but rest assured, this data is kept secure and is accessible only by me.
At the beginning of the counselling process, I will thoroughly explain how your information will be handled, and you will receive a copy of my contract and privacy statement before we begin. This ensures that you are fully informed and comfortable with how your data is managed. I am also here to answer any questions you may have at any point in the process.
As a registered member of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), I comply with all relevant regulations. For further details, you can visit the ICO website.