COUNSELLING
When you come for a session with me, you can feel safe in the knowledge that your problems will be handled sensitively and confidentially. I can offer a £25 half-hour initial meeting for us to discuss your needs, and to assess whether I am a suitable therapist for you. This introductory session would be at my therapy room at the South Side Centre, or at a mutually agreed outdoor location if you are interested in Walk and Talk therapy (see below).
If you choose to start therapy with me, our sessions will last 50 minutes, and will usually be at the same time weekly. I offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, and we can discuss your preferences regarding this during our introductory meeting.
WALK AND TALK THERAPY
As well as working in an indoor setting, I also offer Walk and Talk therapy in the green spaces around Edinburgh, such as The Meadows and Arthur's Seat. I can sometimes be flexible with the location, which may be convenient for you if your schedule doesn't allow for much travel time.
During our sessions, you set the pace (and the route, if you prefer!) as we walk and talk. You may find this particularly helpful if you have a love of the outdoors, or a sense of nature's healing energy, or simply recognise the benefits of a brisk walk to your mental and physical well-being.
Edinburgh weather can be unpredictable, but I feel it can be of real benefit to encounter the outdoors in all but the wildest conditions. It is important that you dress for the weather, and wear suitable shoes for the terrain. In the case of stormy weather or high winds, we can relocate to my indoor counselling setting or, if possible, reschedule for a different day.
FEES
My fees are £55 per session.
The fees are payable at the end of each session, by bank transfer or cash. I can provide receipts if required.
If you need to cancel a session, please give me at least 48 hours notice excluding weekends, otherwise the full fee will be payable.
COUNSELLING AGREEMENT
Further details of the counselling agreement can be found here.
PRIVACY POLICY
I take care to protect your personal information. My data protection policy can be downloaded here.