Frequently asked questions

This is a common question to which there’s no single answer.

If you feel you’d benefit from support then it’s the right time.

However, it’s important to know that what you get from counselling is likely to change over time.

If your loss was very recent you may need to focus on your immediate needs and coping strategies, particularly if it was sudden and unexpected.

If your loss happened some time ago your needs are likely to be different. Some people seek support decades after a death, and that’s absolutely fine too.

Sessions last 50 minutes, for both in-person and online.

I’m afraid I don’t. All sessions are either in person or online.

My standard rate is £60 and my reduced rate is £45. You can find more information about fees and payments here.

My training means that I only work with adults aged 18 and over.

Yes, it doesn’t have to be about a death. You may be grieving a relationship, a job, a pregnancy, your health, your identity – any of these experiences and more can trigger feelings of grief, and all can benefit from being explored with respect and sensitivity.

Yes, absolutely, I work with many other issues too. This means that we can talk about all the other things going on for you, whether that’s relationships, health, work or something else.

Please note that there are some issues where you may be best served by a counsellor with specialist skills and training. If that’s the case, I’ll explain why.

I’m afraid we can’t. Complete separation from your personal life is a crucial element of effective counselling.

When I’m working, my goal is to always be solely at the service of my clients; if I have a connection with someone in your life there’s a good chance I’ll be affected, in some way, by my awareness of that person.

Yes, I have experienced a significant bereavement. My understanding of grief comes from lived experience, not just my training.

But what this means is that I know – very clearly – that I don’t know how you feel. When I was in the midst of grief, I never knew how I would feel from one day to the next, even hour by hour. So, when we meet, I will listen to what you tell me. I won’t presume I know how this is for you.