From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week. Saturday + Sunday appointments on request.

Every effort is made to offer an initial appointment within two days.

No, sessions are by appointment only.

One session is 50 minutes, but this can be extended to one and a half sessions (75 minutes) or two sessions (100 minutes), subject to availability.

There is none beyond the current session. I do, however, consider that it is often useful for clients to agree to an initial series of six sessions to enable the development of a therapeutic plan.

This is difficult to assess prior to the initial consultation as individuals’ circumstances vary so much. On average, clients attend approximately twelve sessions. Some clients require on going support.

I am a qualified Counsellor with extensive further training in Autism and trauma recovery.

Yes, the content of sessions is wholly confidential according to ethical guidelines. Only in extreme cases, such as if human life or children’s safety was at risk, would any contact be made with third parties. I receive ongoing clinical supervision weekly.

The focus is on contracting the counselling relationship; explaining/experiencing the process; gathering relevant background information; identifying aims/goals.

An opportunity for myself to assess whether I can help. Some clients are referred on to other colleagues that I believe are more appropriate to work with.

A chance for clients to ask questions and to discover if they feel that they are “in the right place”