Working Together

Whether you contact me via the website form, email, or phone, I aim to respond within 24 hours.

We can then arrange a free, no-obligation 30-minute initial meeting to explore how we might work together. This gives us both a chance to see whether the counselling I offer feels right for you, and helps you get a sense of what to expect from our sessions.

If you'd prefer to begin full sessions straight away, especially if you're a returning client, we can go ahead and book your first appointment at your preferred location: Peterborough or Stamford. I’ll always do my best to secure a time and space that suits you, subject to availability.

Full sessions last 50 minutes and typically take place weekly, though the number and frequency are entirely up to you. Some people find a few sessions helpful, while others prefer longer-term support. We’ll regularly review progress as we work toward your goals.

At the start of counselling, we’ll agree on a counselling contract. This simple document outlines how we’ll work together, including session times, fees, mutual responsibilities (like punctuality and notice), and key contact details. It also explains the limits of confidentiality. The counselling contract is a working document, and we can both make mutually agreed amendments at any time.

You may also be invited to complete a brief assessment form. This helps us both understand how you're feeling in specific areas and provides a useful baseline to reflect on your progress over time.

All the work we do together will be collaborative. As I person centred counsellor, I recognise and respect that you are the expert on your own experience. I can offer techniques and strategies that may be helpful to you, but, ultimately these are offerings and you are free to tell me what’s useful to you and what isn’t. For me, therapy is most effective when it is built this way.

Should you have any questions, have a desire to work in a particular way, or are unsure about anything written here, please do let me know and I’ll do my best to help.