FAQ

I offer an integrated approach that brings together my counselling and coaching skills.

You don't need to decide whether counselling or coaching is right for you before you get in touch. We start with where you are, what's happening for you and what you need.

Depending on what you're looking for, our work might involve exploring emotions and experiences, understanding patterns, building self-awareness, finding clarity, exploring goals or identifying practical ways forward.

Sometimes the work is more therapeutic, sometimes more focused on moving forward, and often it's a combination of both.

Once you decide to begin, I'll send you the relevant client information and contract to complete before our first session.

It's completely normal to feel nervous about starting with someone new.

During our first session, we'll go through anything you need to know, answer your questions and talk about what has brought you to counselling and coaching.

There is no expectation that you arrive with everything figured out.

No...

You don't need to arrive with a clear goal or know exactly what you need.

You might know something isn't working but not know why. You might feel overwhelmed or stuck. Or you might simply want some space to understand yourself better.

We can work that out together.

Sessions are available:

• In person from my garden office in Whinmoor, Leeds LS14 
• At Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC, Seacroft 
• Online across the UK 

We can discuss which option feels most appropriate for you.

£60 for a 50-minute session

£90 for a 75-minute session

Sessions are offered on a session-by-session basis.

For the most up-to-date information about fees, insurance and payment, please see Fees & Insurance.

There isn't a set number of sessions.

Everyone is different, and the length of support will depend on what you need and what we're working on together.

We'll regularly check in about how the work is feeling for you and whether it continues to be helpful.

You are always welcome to talk to me about your progress, concerns or anything you'd like to change about how we're working together.

I work integratively and tailor my approach to you.

Depending on what feels appropriate, I may draw on:

• Person-Centred Therapy 
• Transactional Analysis  
• Solution-Focused Therapy 
• Creative techniques 
• Coaching approaches 

The approach isn't about putting you into a particular model.

It's about finding what is most helpful for you.

It can be both.

I've chosen to move away from offering counselling and coaching as two separate services because I found that this could create an unnecessary question for clients:

“Which one do I need?”

Instead, I offer an integrated approach.

You don't have to choose.

We start where you are and work from there.

 That's completely okay.

Finding someone you feel comfortable working with matters.

If you're unsure, you can get in touch and tell me a little about what you're looking for. 

We can discuss whether my approach feels like the right fit for you.

ICF Advanced Certificate in Neurodiversity for Coaching (in progress) 

BA (Hons) Degree in therapeutic counselling 2:1

Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling.

I keep up to date with CPD (continued professional development) by completing short course. This will change frequently Some of the most recent courses I have completed are;

Working with shame

ADHD in the counselling room

Trauma 

Inner Child Work

Couples Counselling 

Rewind Technique

CBT