Frequently Asked Questions

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Being an integrative counsellor, I  tailor my work to best fit your needs. This may include using techniques from different approaches. The main approaches I use are:

• Person-centred
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Transactional Analysis

My qualifications are: 

• Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

I am committed to personal and professional development. I undertake regular additional training to enhance my practice, ultimately for the benefit of my clients. 

• Creative Counselling Interventions Pathway
• Creative Counselling-Interventions with Nesting Dolls
• Walk & Talk- Therapy in The Outdoors
• Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
• Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
• Grief and Bereavement Counselling Diploma
• Level 1 - Foundation Certificate in Grief and Loss
• Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Grief and Loss
• Pet Bereavement Counsellor Diploma
• Attachment Theory Diploma
• Inner Child Healing Diploma

I will always work to the  BACP Ethical Framework  for Counselling Professions

All interactions which take place in the setting of therapy are considered confidential. This includes requests by telephone, all interactions with me, any scheduling or appointment notes, all session content records and any progress notes that I take during your sessions. I will not even verify that you are a client. You may choose to give me permission in writing to release any or specific information about you to any person or agency that you designate.

The limits to our confidentiality are as follows:

1. In some legal proceedings a judge may issue a court order. This would require this counselor to testify in court.
2. If I learn of or believe that there is physical or sexual abuse or neglect of any person under 18 years of age, I must report this information to child protection services.
3. If I learn of or believe that an elderly person, or disabled person is being abused or neglected, I must file a report with the appropriate agency that handles elder abuse.
4. If I learn of or believe that you are threatening serious harm to another person, I am obligated to report this. This can be in the form of telling the person who you have threatened, contacting the police or placing you into hospitalization.
5. If there is evidence that you are a danger to yourself and I believe that you are likely to kill yourself unless protective measure are taken, I may be obligated to seek hospitalization for you or to contact family members or others who can help provide protection
6. If there is evidence  that you are actively engaged in money laundering, acts of terrorism or drug trafficking. 
7. There may be times when I consult with outside sources about cases. In these cases, no personally identifiable information will be used to discuss this case. However, discussion topics will be used in order to ensure that I am getting and giving the best assistance possible. The persons with whom I discuss cases are legally bound to keep information confidential.

I offer four different ways our sessions can be held. 

Face to Face: I rent two beautiful rooms in Leatherhead and Bookham. Sessions are £50.00 for 50 minutes. We can discuss availability in our introduction session. 

Online: Sessions are held either by Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp or FaceTime. Sessions are £50.00 for 50 minutes. 

Telephone: Sessions are £50.00 for 50 minutes.

Walk and Talk: Sessions are £60.00 for 1 hour. These sessions can be held in surrounding areas to Leatherhead, Ashtead, Cobham and Bookham. Where we meet can be agreed in our introduction/ first session. 

Weekly sessions are usually best to help support building on the therapeutic process. It also depends on what has brought you to counselling and the support you would like. However, I know this is not always  feasible with work/ life commitments. We can discuss what would work best for you in our introduction/ first session together. 

In our 6th session together, I will invite you to see how you are feeling about our time together. This offers us an opportunity to review our work together, any additional support you may need and review goals you may have in place. 

I want sessions to be as flexible as possible and working around your commitments. I have a booking section with all my available slots. You can book your own session time that works to your availability. I am also happy to work at the set time and day if this works best for you. 

If you need to change a session, please let me know and we can reschedule at a time that works best for you. 

I know sometimes cancelling sessions is unavoidable because of things happening in your life. I do ask for as much notice as possible if a session needs to be cancelled/ rescheduled. 

Our introduction session is a space to get to know each other, share what has been happening for you and how we can best work together. I also share a little more on how I work and answer any questions you may have.  

I always offer you time to reflect on the introduction session as I know it is important for you to choose the right person to share your story with.