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This is hard to say as everyone is individual and processes things differently. We will have regular reviews of our work together to establish when would be a suitable time to finish therapy. You are not signed in to any contract and can finish at any time, although an ending session is advised.

My counselling practice provides a confidential and non judgmental safe space to talk about and explore any difficulties you are experiencing.

(With the exception of the ethical boundaries around safeguarding to confidentiality. These are explained and agreed between us as part of the counselling agreement, which is completed at our first appointment).

Safeguarding children policy will be emailed to parents and carers for children and young people which details the limits of confidentiality around keeping children safe.

Counsellors and psychotherapists are trained to listen and reflect with you, providing a safe environment in which to explore any issues, everyday life events, mental health, emotional difficulties, intrusive thoughts and anything you wish to talk about. It is not often that we can be really open and honest and explore our inner most thoughts and feelings without judgement from others. Counselling provides this shared non-judgmental space. Psychotherapy works at a deeper level of exploring your processes and history and looks at how this may be affecting you today.

Your first paid appointment will consist of a full assessment of your needs. Depending on your history and experiences, sometimes the assessment can go into more than one appointment.

It is common to feel anxious about starting therapy and worry about knowing what to say. I will guide you through these feelings and support you to be able to participate in sessions if needed.

Counselling and Psychotherapy is a collaborative process where a trusting relationship is developed to allow open and honest communication and the benefits of therapy to occur.

Working with anyone in counselling requires building a trusting relationship and this will be our initial focus. Depending on the individual needs of a child, I often use creative therapy or play techniques to help them explore their feelings and difficulties. If your child or teenager is anxious about knowing what to say, please reassure them that I will guide them through these feelings and support them with any communication difficulties.

My work is very much guided by your child and their unique personality and needs.