I find it more helpful to think of counselling as a way of ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’. There is no set of instructions or a checklist when it comes to talking therapy.

I work on the belief that whatever it is that we are experiencing at any time, is here to teach us not only something about ourselves, but is also an opportunity to reconnect to our true self.

I have found that only through returning to the Self are we then able to grow and connect meaningfully with others.

As an integrative-relational therapist, I draw on different modalities of counselling as they best fit you, as an individual client, and your circumstances. In a session, this might include using psychodynamic theory to explore your earlier experiences, or the person-centred approach to explore your feelings in the present moment.

If you would like to work with me as your counsellor, or would just like to speak and see if I’m the right fit for what you’re looking for, the next step would be to send me a message via the ‘Contact’ page. I’ll respond with an invitation to book a free, 20-30 minute introductory Zoom call , where you can tell me a little more about what brings you to seek counselling. In the call, you can ask any questions, and there’s no obligation to make a decision or commit to counselling sessions at all.

The fee for each counselling session is £65, and is paid on the day of the session.

Fees are payable on the day of the session, via direct bank transfer.

Please note that I operate a 48-hour cancellation policy, with any cancellation fewer than 48 hours notice incurring the full session fee. (If I need to cancel the session, you won’t be charged).

The first session is 60 minutes, which gives us some extra time to complete the intake and assessment form together. With your consent, (detailed in my GDPR and Privacy Notice, and the Counselling Agreement) we’ll go through your contact and emergency contact information, brief medical and counselling /therapy history (as relevant), and a brief risk assessment. We’ll also chat a bit about why you are coming to therapy, and what changes you would like to make.

The assessment is not a test or exam by any means! It’s a standard part of ethical practice that helps me to find out more about you, your counselling needs, and how I can best and safely support you in our work together.

This is up to you. How long we work together depends on many individual factors, including how much time you can commit to therapy, and how 'deep' into the work you want or feel ready to go.

We will discuss this during the assessment session.

Some clients find the help they need in a shorter period of time; others need longer to work through more complex issues that may have originated in childhood.

Counselling therapy does, however, require a level of commitment and time investment into the process: it is not a quick fix.

In general, it takes between 10-20 sessions, or between 2-6 months for change to take place.

We have access to a ground floor counselling room. The office in Cardiff has a downstairs toilet and a step at the front door.

If you have any additional accessibility needs or considerations, please let me know so that we can make counselling a comfortable experience for you.