Leicester Counselling

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How I Work

My aim is to work in partnership with you towards an open exploration of the aspect(s) of your life that you may wish to clarify or change.  I hold the view that certain counselling styles suit some people more than others, so I draw from a range  of approaches to provide the right support for you.

When you begin therapy with me, you will find yourself in the driving seat of a journey that we will share together. The purpose of our journey will be yours to decide, the direction and speed will be of your choosing, my role will be that of attentive navigator and considerate companion. I may point out some of the scenery as we explore your day or delve into your past.

My sole aim is to keep you safe and on track, but you'll be steering where you want to go. You will decide how long we explore together, and when we arrive at your destination, you will know that you have arrived, safe and sound, healthier, happier and hopefully exactly where you wanted to be.

At first you will be offered an initial 50-minute face-to-face assessment session. The first session is used to explore the possibility of us working together.  This is where we will discuss your expectations, goals, any anxieties and any questions you may have. I will also explain my policy on confidentiality, fees, cancellations and appointment times.

You are under no obligation during the assessment session to book further sessions with me as it's important that you find the right person for you to work with.

If we do decide to work together we would arrange to meet for an agreed number of sessions. I usually suggest six weekly sessions and at the end we will decide to end there or to continue depending on what feels right for you.

The following are examples of the issues that I have helped people with: