Frequently Asked Questions

Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to talk about challenges, feelings, and experiences. A trained therapist can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.xt goes here

Therapy can support people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or major life changes. It’s also valuable for personal growth and self-discovery.

If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to cope as you normally would, counselling can help. Many people seek therapy when they want to better understand their emotions, improve relationships, make life changes or develop healthier coping strategies.

Counselling often focuses on specific issues and shorter-term goals, while psychotherapy tends to explore deeper patterns and long-term personal growth. Both approaches aim to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Every person is different. Some people benefit from a few sessions focused on a specific issue, while others choose longer-term therapy for ongoing support and personal development.

Therapy is most effective when attended regularly, usually once a week. Weekly sessions help build trust with your therapist, maintain continuity, and give you the space to process feelings between sessions without losing momentum. Attending consistently also strengthens progress and allows deeper exploration of patterns, thoughts, and behaviours over time.

Yes. Everything you share in counselling is kept private, unless there’s a legal or safety concern that requires disclosure. Confidentiality is essential to creating a safe space.

Yes, online counselling is available via secure video sessions. This allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your home, making it easier to fit into your schedule.

Please visit the Fees and Availability for up-to-date details or contact me directly.

I offer limited discounted sessions for concessions, please contact me to find out more.

You can book a free, no commitment initial consultation by contacting me via phone, email, or through the online booking form on this website.

I’m based in Weston-super-Mare, near Grove Park. I also work on-line. Find out more here.