Further counselling information

Goals We will work together in your counselling sessions to achieve realistic goals in as few sessions as possible.

Theory As a Human Givens Therapist, I will ensure that your therapy/counselling sessions are unique to suit your individual circumstances, your needs and your resources.

The sessions last between fifty minutes and an hour. Occasionally it may be helpful to book a longer session. A new appointment will be booked at the end of each counselling session. This allows for some flexibility, depending on your domestic/work commitments and appointment times available.

Referral agency You may have been given a limited number of counselling sessions by the referral agency, in which case we will discuss what would happen if you would like further sessions. With some referrers it may be possible for you continue to see me at your own costs.

Joint or single sessions If you want to come for relationship counselling, but your partner does not want to come, then do please make an appointment. We can discuss how we can encourage your partner to agree come along--even a single session can be helpful.

When you feel better, then potentially your relationship with your partner changes too.

Notes You have access to the counselling notes I keep.

These notes are short, recording only what you have told me and they identify you only by number.

Confidentiality Counselling is a private and confidential form of help. I will not pass on any information from or about you to anyone else with the following exceptions: when there is a risk of someone being seriously hurt (that may include yourself) and when it is in the public's interest.

Cancellations The full fee will be due for missed appointments and appointments which are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice (not including Sundays).

Other questions you may have regarding choosing a counsellor you may find answered in 'How to choose a counsellor' and FAQ.

Ethics I am bound, as a registered counsellor, by the Human Givens Institute, Counselling Code of Conduct and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code Ethics and Practice.