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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes it does. As a consequence of the Covid Pandemic therapy moved online. We now have extensive research evidence that shows online therapy is as effective as face-to-face therapy.Online therapy has also been shown to reduce barriers, which prevented some people from seeking help. People can now have access to a counsellor from the comfort of their home, or privacy of their car or office, without the perceived stigma of walking into a therapy practice. Some men, for example, struggle with the idea of help-seeking, with only 30% of counselling clients being male. Online therapy is helping to reduce this barrier.
In popular culture counsellors are often, stereotypically, depicted asking intrusive questions like, “what was it like growing up in your family?” or “were you abused as a child?” As a person-centred counsellor, this is not how I work. We will only discuss what you bring to therapy. Which means, if you never talk about your family or childhood, we will not discuss them. You will decide the direction of travel, what we talk about, or do not talk about.
Clearly, clients bring a range of complicated and difficult issues to counselling. Should you wish to explore painful or distressing areas of your life, we will always work at your pace.
This is a common and important question. Many people want reassurance that they can speak openly in therapy without their personal information being shared with others.Counselling is a confidential service. What you discuss in our sessions will remain private between us, and I will treat what you share with care, respect and sensitivity. Confidentiality allows you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences knowing that what you share will remain private. There are a few exceptions to confidentiality, including serious risk of harm, safeguarding concerns, or legal requirements to disclose information. These situations are extremely rare, and should one arise, I will discuss this with you beforehand and involve you in the process wherever possible.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how long therapy takes. It depends on your individual circumstances, what you would like to explore, and the changes you hope to make. For some people, a few sessions may be enough to address a specific issue, while others may benefit from longer-term support.Therapy can be short-term (up to 15 weeks), medium-term (3 to 6 months), or longer-term (from 6 months to several years). We will regularly review our work together to ensure therapy continues to meet your needs and remains helpful for you.
Yes, I work with couples and other relationship types such as; family dyads (e.g., mother and son), friendship dyads, employment dyads and polyamorous relationships. I welcome opposite sex and same sex couples, regardless of relationship status, whether that be married, civil partnered, living together, living apart, divorced, separated or dealing with the aftermath of an affair.Often people come to couples or relationship counselling when they are in crisis or experiencing communication problems. I aim to guide and support you as we work through the process appropriate to your goals of either; repairing, rebuilding, or moving on from your relationship.
I do not believe you are broken and need to be fixed. However, I understand you may be going through difficulties in your life and experiencing discomfort, anxiety, depression, pain or other emotions that you are struggling to regulate or manage.
Counselling will help you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment, to help you make sense of past hurtful events and help you find positive ways to deal with uncomfortable emotions or problematic behaviours.
Many men are trying to make sense of what it means to be a man in today's world. Conflicting messages from family, culture, social media and society can leave them feeling uncertain about who they are and how they are expected to behave. When faced with loss, change, relationship difficulties or emotional distress, some men find it difficult to express their feelings or speak openly about their struggles for fear of being judged as weak, not good enough, or 'unmanly'.
Based on my clinical experience and Master's research into men's help-seeking, I believe masculinity is a complex and deeply personal part of identity. Discussions about masculinity are often most helpful when they move beyond labels and stereotypes into a deeper understanding of the individual.
Counselling can help men explore issues related to masculinity, identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing. This can lead to greater self-awareness, healthier relationships and improved wellbeing. Together, we will explore the values, beliefs and expectations that have shaped you, considering which continue to serve you and which may no longer fit, helping you develop a way of being that feels authentic, healthy and meaningful to you.
I will contact you by email within two working days, to let you know which counselling slots I have available. If you are interested, you can book a time slot and I will send you a confirmation email with a Zoom link, which will give you access to your 30 minute free session.
I understand that there might be situations where you may not be able to attend a booked session. Please give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or postpone, by text or email. Missed or cancelled sessions need to be paid in full if notice is received within less than two working days of the session.
If you would like to know more, or discuss whether counselling is right for you, please contact me. I can answer your questions via email or phone, or you can book a session with me, where you will be able to ask any questions you may have.
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