FAQs

How much will it cost?

Counselling sessions are £60 for 50 minutes. Fees are reviewed each April, and you’ll always receive at least a month’s notice of any change.
Supervision sessions are £70 for 60 minutes.
 

How many sessions will I need?

Everyone’s needs are different. Some people come for a short period because they want support with a specific, fairly recent issue. In those cases, a handful of sessions may be enough. Others are working through deeper or longer‑standing difficulties, and for them, longer‑term therapy can be more helpful — this is often the distinction people make between counselling and psychotherapy.
I work ethically and won’t encourage you to continue therapy unnecessarily. At the same time, I’m mindful of making sure endings aren’t rushed or premature, so we’ll approach that part of the process with care.

 

Where and when are  appointments available?

I work from a dedicated office in my home in Farnsfield (NG22), near Southwell. Appointments are available Monday to Thursday, between 8.30am and 4.30pm. The location is within easy reach of Mansfield, Newark, Ollerton and Nottingham, and there’s plenty of free parking nearby.

How can I be sure of confidentiality?

Anything you say will be treated in the strictest of confidence as outlined by the professional bodies to which I belong. However, if there are other professionals helping you with the issues you want to explore, such as your GP or drugs/alcohol counsellor, you might like to consider notifying them that you are attending counselling.

Privacy notice.

All personal data is handled in line with current GDPR regulations. Only your name, phone number and email address are stored digitally, protected by fingerprint or password security. Paper records, including session notes, are kept in a locked filing cabinet and accessed only by me — or, in the unlikely event of my incapacitation, a trusted colleague. These records are held for 7 years to meet professional insurance requirements.
 

What if I’m still not sure if counselling is right for me?

Starting counselling is a significant commitment — emotionally, financially and in terms of time. It matters to me that you feel informed and comfortable before making that decision. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch so we can talk things through. You don’t have to decide alone, and there’s no pressure either way.