What to Expect
01.
Couples therapy starts with an individual session for each partner to give you the opportunity to freely express what is going on for you in the relationship. The session is confidential so I do not share anything you say with your partner. It lasts 50 minutes and is £50. After I have had a session with each of you, the two of you come together for joint, 50-minute sessions which are £75. If I feel relationship counselling is suitable, I normally work with you for four joint sessions, weekly if possible, after which we assess together if you feel it would be beneficial to continue weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, or if you feel you have achieved the changes you were looking for.
02.
Individual therapy starts with an initial appointment where you can share your story with me and describe what sort of relationship issues you are struggling with in your life. You can also ask me as many questions as you like. This initial session is £30 and if you feel comfortable with me and I feel I can serve you, subsequent sessions are £50. I am happy to do weekly or fortnightly sessions to help fit in with your schedule and/or budget. After a period of time, you might feel monthly sessions are enough to sustain you. If I feel you would be better served by another counsellor with a particular expertise, I will signpost you in the right direction.
03.
A one-session therapy offering is an opportunity to focus on a particular relationship issue that is affecting you. You can attend alone or with the other person who is involved. Before the appointment I will send you, or both of you, a short questionnaire so you can tell me a bit about the issue you want to address. The session lasts 90 minutes and is £90.