Professional Membership
British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy Member
How it works
Your guide to the counselling process
Many people feel worried or anxious about reaching out for therapy and are not sure how the process works, so here is an overview of how the counselling process usually works.
Once you have made your initial enquiry or referral, we will have a brief conversation to see if I am the right counsellor for you. If you are happy to use my services, we can begin the counselling process at a mutually agreed time. You can choose to have your counselling sessions face-to-face at The Daisy Clinic or Eden Blue Centre in Eastbourne or online using a platform such as Zoom or Skype.
After our initial chat, I will offer an assessment which will either take place at the clinic, over the phone or by video call, depending on your individual needs. The aim of the assessment is to gather information, identify issues and set goals for future work. As part of the assessment we can discuss and sign a counselling agreement that outlines the expectations, boundaries and limitations of the service on offer. This ensures that there is transparency and clarity about what is involved in the counselling relationship.
These include confidentiality, number, frequency, duration and location of one to one counselling sessions, cancelations and managing the ending of counselling work. Clients under the age of 16 will need a parent/guardian to read and sign the agreement on their behalf.
Together we will review the counselling process at regular intervals, providing opportunities to reflect upon progress and identify any issues that still need attention. New goals can be set and agreed upon during the process.
your wellbeing
What I can help with
As an experienced, empathetic Counsellor I can support you with a wide range of issues. Sometimes just talking to someone who isn't a friend or family member can really make a difference to your wellbeing and allow you to be heard in a non-judgemental way.
The list below is by no means exhaustive but gives you an idea of the kinds of issues that we can explore together:
- Abuse
- Aging and life transitions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Bereavement and loss
- Chronic illness
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Existential Concerns
- Economic pressures
- Loneliness and isolation
- Obsessive compulsive disorders
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Relationships
- Stress management
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Self harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
Holistic Approach
Alongside my expertise as a holistic counsellor, I also teach and practice other techniques such as:
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Relaxation
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
These techniques can aid the thereapeutic process and can be used to enhance overall wellbeing.
Learn more
Please get in touch if you would like to discusss how I might be of help. I offer face-to-face and online counselling and therapeutic services. There is no commitment required.