What’s on offer?
I work as a humanistic counsellor. This means that I listen to what you say to find out how things are from your perspective. I look to provide a warm, safe and supportive environment which would help you to tackle the issues in your life. I will always be confidential and work in your best interests.
I counsel face to face, online and by telephone, to fit in with your lifestyle.
I offer counselling in several specialist areas: young people, couples, adults and life coaching. I also work with a wide range of other issues. These are some of the things I can help with:
Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement
Self harming
Stress and difficulties at work
Lack of confidence and low self esteem
Life coaching
Managing life changes
Sessions and prices
Counselling sessions for individuals are for 50 minutes and cost £55 per session. Couples sessions are for 60 minutes and cost £65. I offer a reduced rate of £45 per 50 minute session for students.
Payment can be made by bank transfer in advance of the appointment or by cash at the time of your appointment.
You do not need to commit to a particular number of sessions or a particular frequency, the choice is yours.
I am based in the Hedge End/Botley area, just off Junction 7 or 8 of the M27. I am a short distance from Southampton and the surrounding areas (Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Woolston, Sholing) as well as being within easy reach of Fareham and Eastleigh.
I understand clients sometimes need to cancel or re-arrange sessions. In these situations I will do my best to accommodate the change and find an alternative time. Please give me as much notice as possible. Unfortunately if a session is cancelled at less than 24 hours notice, the full fee will be charged as it is too late for me to use the time for another client.
Qualifications and standards
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work within the BACP ethical framework.
I am also a committee member of the Hampshire Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (HACP). This is an organisation that provides events and conferences for the continuing professional development of members.
Some of my qualifications are:
BA (Hons)
Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
Levels 2 and 3 in Counselling Skills
Advanced Diploma in CBT
Transaction Analysis
PGCE in Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies
Certificate in online and telephone counselling
