I am a qualified and experienced practitioner offering both face-to-face appointments
and virtual sessions. The method I use is called 'T.A.' and it's a more conversational
method than some modalities, so if you've already tried counselling but didn't feel
comfortable because there was too much silence, then T.A. might be a better fit for you.
Therapy isn't cheap, and unfortunately there simply isn't enough provision through the N.H.S.
In order o make my services as accessible as possible I have held my fee at the same rate
since July 2021: £45 per session (60 minutes). This year, in light of the current cost of living
crisis, I will again hold my fee at £45 per session.
In addition to freezing my fee, for clients who would find the standard fee difficult I continue
to have a limited number of spaces available at a reduced rate of £35 per session for up to
12 sessions.
I offer a free, informal, introductory meeting (30-45 minutes) so that we can chat about what
you'd like to get out of therapy, and I always encourage people who are thinking of having therapy
to meet with three or four different therapists if at all possible. Not many people realise that
there is no statutory regulation of counsellors or psychotherapists: anyone at all can call
themselves a 'counsellor' or a 'psychotherapist' without ever having any training, so it's also
important to check the qualifications of the practitioner you choose to work with.
It isn't widely known that there is no statutory regulation of counsellors or psychotherapists: it's not a
protected title and anyone can call themselves a counsellor or a psychotherapist. A dentist cannot
call themselves 'a dentist' unless they are properly qualified, and a physiotherapist cannot call
themselves 'a physiotherapist' unless they're qualified, but there are no such safeguards for
counsellors or psychotherapists. There are voluntaray registers that counsellors and
psychotherapists can join, but there are no compulsory regulations. Two of the best-known and most
widely recognised registrations are U.K.C.P. (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and B.A.C.P.
(British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), both of which demand a certain level of training,
supervision and experience, so these are reliable registrations and both organisation have an online
directory in order to search for a registered therapist. There are other organisations which also
demand a good level of training and experience, but U.K.C.P. and B.A.C.P. are probably the best-known.
For an information pack (which includes details of my training and qualifications) please drop me an
email or contact me on mobile 07787 980281.
There is also a voicemail service on 01394 278887.