The counselling process
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I offer counselling on a face to face basis in a quiet office on Main Street, Portglenone. Online counselling is also available via Sessions (on the Psychology Today platform). Please note: I am available for both in-person and online sessions every Thursday (9am to 530pm).
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Before counselling begins, I will email out a referral form for you to fill in and return to me, as well as my privacy notice (click on link to view). Normally, I then offer an 'assessment' session - this is where you can tell me about your life and the difficulties you are experiencing and we can work out together whether counselling is the right way forward.
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In the assessment session, I will give you a copy of the counselling contract (click on link to view), which needs to be agreed to by you before counselling sessions commence (this can be done by signing the contract).
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Counselling sessions take place weekly (sometimes fortnightly or monthly) and last 50 minutes.
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Most people start with around six sessions, but we will agree what feels right for you - some people only want a few sessions, others need a bit longer.
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Assessment and counselling sessions are £50 (some sessions are available for those who experience financial hardship at a reduced fee), with payment made before or on the day of the session.
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We will always be working towards an end to the counselling process - a point when you feel ready to 'do life' with some of the new ideas, awareness and skills that you will develop in counselling.
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I also offer Couples Therapy where sessions last an hour and a half and cost £90.
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As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am committed to placing clients first, working to high professional standards, and building a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. My practice follows the BACP Ethical Framework 2026, which sets out the values, principles and good‑practice guidelines that support safe and effective counselling. You can find the full framework on the BACP website here: BACP Ethical Framework 2026