Working with Me

Booking & Fees

Beginning therapy

Whether you are coming to counselling for the first time or you have been before and need support again, I know it can be a big step. I honestly believe however that asking for help is one of the most courageous things a person can do. Taking this leap of faith and receiving the help we need and deserve can be a truly life changing experience.

I offer online, phone and face to face counselling for individuals and counselling for couples from my practice room in Axbridge, Somerset.  An initial phone consultation will be free of charge and will give you the opportunity to talk about what you are hoping to achieve from counselling and to find out how I work.

Somerset Group Therapy

PRICING

If after our initial consultation we decide we would like to work together, my session fees are as follows:

Individuals
Counselling

single
Sessions

60 Minutes


In person
£90

Online
£80

Extended Sessions

90 Minutes


In person
£135

Online
£120

Block Booking

6 x 60 Minute Sessions


In person
£510

Online
£450

Couples
Counselling

single
Sessions

60 Minutes


In person
£100

Online
£90

Extended Sessions

90 Minutes


In person
£150

Online
£135

Block Booking

6 x 60 Minute Sessions


In person
£570

Online
£510

The Courageous
Marriage Course

10 Week Program

10 x 60 Minutes


In person
£950

Online
£850

Location

My practice room in Axbridge, North Somerset is 20 minutes from the M5, very easy to find and has dedicated parking for two cars. If this is too far or you are unable to travel please get in touch to discuss setting up an online counselling session.

1 Mendip View Gardens
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2FS

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FAQs

Here are some common therapy FAQs and my answers. If you have a question that has not been answered here please feel free to ask via my contact form. I would be more than happy to reply even if you are not quite sure whether or not counselling is for you.

What are your fees?

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What qualifications do you have?

I have a diploma in professional studies in counselling from The University of the West of England, Bristol which I completed in 2011.

Does counselling actually work?

Yes! If you are willing to put the work in. This is not for the faint hearted and it can be challenging, but like physical health which requires consistency and commitment, psychological work is a hugely worthwhile and fulfilling investment.

How many sessions will I / we need and how often do they take place?

This will depend on what you are coming to counselling to explore. My commitment to each new client is that you have my support for as long as you need and want it, and that we will taylor your therapy in a way that works best for you whether that is weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Some people stay for a few weeks, and this is enough, whereas others chose to work in an open-ended way.

What payment methods do you accept?

I accept cash on the day or bank transfers upon booking.

Do you offer evening appointments?

Yes. I work until 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Do you offer online counselling?

Yes. I am happy to work in this way and many people find this is more convenient due to busy lives and other commitments. I have a whole page about it HERE.

What happens during the initial appointment?

This is an opportunity for you to explain your situation in more detail so that I can assess whether I feel I am able to help. It is also a chance for you to find out more about the way that I work and to give us both a good sense for whether we would like to work together. It is also at this point we will discuss whether we will work face to face or online and how often.

Will I have to talk about my childhood?

It usually helps and is often relevant and interesting for people to do so. If it is of interest to you and you feel it might be relevant to your therapeutic journey. It is difficult to truly understand people without understanding their full story.

Is everything I / we say confidential?

Yes with a few exceptions. If something is disclosed that gives me reason to think you are at serious risk of harming yourself or someone else, then I might consider discussing this with a relevant other. Where possible, I would seek to discuss this with you first.

Do you offer advice?

Yes. Carefully and sparingly and often because I am being asked. Only as it pertains to subjects I feel qualified in answering confidently.

Can I / we contact you between sessions?

I mainly limit contact between sessions to discussing future appointments, however there are times when extra support is needed and I’m happy to offer that.

What happens if I / We need to cancel a session?

I ask that at least 24 hours’ notice is given for cancellation where possible. If less than 24 hours notice is given then the session fee will still be owed.

What if I / we no longer wish to continue with counselling?

It is always good to have an ending session so that we are able to reflect on our work and on our journey together, and it’s also healthy and lovely to say our goodbyes.