Live Spirited

If we decide to work together, you will commit to a minimum of six sessions as an ongoing weekly appointment. We will review before the sixth session whether you have a need to continue. The overall length of counselling is open-ended and varies for each individual. It could be contained within the six sessions at a minimum or span several years, depending on client-centred needs.

There are advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. I have offered in-person therapy in the past and continue to do so on a limited basis as an Honorary Counsellor at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Currently, I like the flexibility and possibility of reaching a much wider audience online. Through online counselling, I am able to support clients regardless of where they are, with sessions arranged at a weekly time that fits their life. From a client perspective, working online with someone professionally registered and proficient could be preferable than in person from a limited pool of therapists available locally.

Quality of counselling offered is of utmost importance to me and I abide by the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of both BACP and COSRT. Regular clinical supervision is carried out to ensure standards, enhance quality, advance learning, stimulate creativity, and support the sustainability and resilience of the work being undertaken. Related to my sex and relationship therapy practitioner training leading to COSRT registration, supervision is with a COSRT Registered Supervisor. During supervision, I may talk about our work together but no personal identifying information will be shared.

I take part in regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) exceeding the BACP’s mandatory annual membership requirements to ensure I have the capacity to practise safely, effectively and legally within the evolving scope of practice.

Yes, you can cancel your session with a week’s notice or more. If you cancel with less than a week you will be charged full session rate, unless in exceptional circumstances such as a medical emergency. However, repetitive patterns of cancellation (regardless of payment for the sessions) are a hindrance to your progression and we will have to discuss how to continue if that becomes a factor.

The relationship between the therapist and the client is crucial for the therapeutic process. Sometimes a client may experience challenging emotions during therapy and may feel misunderstood or uncomfortable discussing further. If this happens, it would be beneficial for you to share those feelings with me, so we have an opportunity to work through them without judgement. The feelings you experience within the therapeutic relationship can sometimes reflect challenges in life outside the counselling space - talking them through safely can be rewarding, deepening our mutual understanding and leading to personal growth.

I practice online, usually via Skype (unless you have a preference for a different platform) and you will need to have somewhere quiet and private for the session. Psychotherapy cannot take place in an open or outdoor setting such as a park or on public transport, or with another person in the room. Please note that for Health and Safety reasons, children are not permitted to be in the room for your session and children aged 9 or under must not be left unsupervised during your session. If applicable, childcare arrangements will need to be made for at least the duration of the session.

At the time of each scheduled session, I will call you via Skype, or the agreed method. Be prepared before the start of our session and answer to commence therapy.

No. Due to confidentiality, recording of sessions by clients is prohibited as well. As all sessions are confidential, whatever we discuss remains between us. During supervision, which is carried out to ensure standards and enhance quality, I may talk about our work together but no personal identifying information will be shared.

Please check my Privacy Policy to see how I protect and manage your data.

Please note that there might be some interruptions due to technology, which I will do my best to avoid but maybe inevitable due to issues such as connection problems. If this becomes a significant factor, we can discuss whether to reschedule the session at your convenience. If technological problems prevent us from connecting online, I will email (failing which I will call you on your mobile number) as soon as possible to arrange a solution.