Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about counselling
Your Questions Answered
Why do I need weekly sessions?
Weekly sessions provide a consistent structure that supports steady progress towards your goals. This can be adjusted if needed, and many clients choose to move to fortnightly sessions over time.
How do I know if I need counselling?
Only you can decide whether you want to try counselling or psychotherapy, but if you are struggling to cope and are finding day-to-day life difficult, you may benefit from professional help. Just talking to someone confidentially who is not a friend or family member can make all the difference. Counselling provides a regular time for you to explore your feelings and talk about any problems you're experiencing. A counsellor can help you develop better ways of coping, allowing you to move forward and get the most out of life.
What if I am in a crisis?
Counselling is not suitable in an emergency. If you need urgent help, please contact your nearest emergency service first. Once you have received emergency support, you can begin counselling for additional help.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
The number of sessions you will need will depend on your unique circumstances and needs. Six to ten sessions are often recommended with a ‘review’ to agree on a plan. Keep in mind that once you start sessions, new issues and angles can arise that you were not aware existed, that you then want to explore. It is, of course, possible to also see improvements faster than expected. The format of weekly sessions helps you make gradual progress to where you want to go.
Will my counselling session be confidential?
Yes, counselling sessions are confidential. The exception would be if you were to pose a danger to yourself or others, in which case the relevant parties would be notified.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital support tools
Some clients choose to use AI-based apps or chat tools that offer emotional support or therapy-like conversations. These are separate from, and not part of, the counselling I provide.
AI tools do not know you as a person over time, do not hold a duty of care, and cannot reliably recognise risk or crisis.
They may sound confident even when they are inaccurate. Anything you share with them may be stored or used in ways that fall outside our confidentiality and my control.
I retain full professional responsibility for the care I provide. My decisions are made through professional judgement and ethical training, and are not handed to AI systems.
If you use AI tools for personal support, you are warmly encouraged to bring this into our work, so we can reflect together on how it may be affecting you. This is an invitation, never a judgement."
What are your fees?
Each session is £50.00 online or telephone.
Concessions are available.
This fee will remain fixed during the contracted period of your therapy
"I believe everyone gains from being listened to and heard"
Jud Hindess
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