What is Counselling?

What is counselling?

Counselling in Hertford provides a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can talk openly about the difficulties you may be facing. Many people seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, dealing with addiction or trauma, or finding it hard to cope with life’s challenges.

Counselling means different things to different people, but at its core it is a process that helps you explore your thoughts and feelings more deeply, understand patterns in your behaviour, and make positive changes in your life.

As a counsellor, my role is not to tell you what to do. Instead, I work alongside you to help you talk through what is troubling you, uncover underlying causes, and develop a clearer understanding of your situation. Together, we can identify healthier ways of thinking and coping, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, addiction, trauma or emotional wellbeing, counselling can help you gain clarity, feel more in control, and improve your overall sense of wellbeing.

What areas of counselling do you cover?

 

I offer counselling in Hertford for a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and general mental health concerns.

I have particular experience working in addiction and recovery, having worked in the field of drug and alcohol addiction for over 15 years. I support individuals struggling with substance misuse, as well as the underlying issues that often accompany addiction, such as trauma, anxiety and emotional distress.

I also support family members and loved ones affected by addiction, helping them better understand the challenges involved and explore ways of coping and supporting recovery.

Where appropriate, I can help clients access additional support services across Hertfordshire and the UK, including structured day programmes, residential treatment, one-to-one counselling and local support groups.

If you are unsure what kind of support you need, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your situation.

 

 

 

Click here for a full list of other therapies covered.

What types of therapy do you cover?

For a full list of therapy types I offer click here.

How many sessions will I need?

Initially 6 sessions will be offered, which will be reviewed at regular intervals to ensure that you are getting the maximum from the time with me. However, I work with every client differently, so how long counselling takes will depend on your specific needs. Upon first contact I offer an initial consultation over the phone where we can discuss the process of counselling.

How long does a session last?

A session lasts 50 mins.

How much is each session?

Costs are as follows:

£50 –  Individual Counselling
£40 –  Telephone counselling
£40 –  Online counselling

I do reserve some spaces for low cost counselling and operate a sliding scale depending on means. I am also currently running a community option for those who can’t afford counselling and reserve one free space for a client in my case load.  Details of this can be discussed at the initial assessment phase.

Where are you based?

I currently work out of my own office in Hertford, which is located at:

21 The Hive Bull Plain Hertford SG141DX

Accreditations

I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

The BACP is a professional body set up to promote and monitor best practice within counselling and psychotherapy practices, and to look after the people who use these services. All my registration details will be provided to you after setting up our contract for your security.

I am also registered with the RSCPP – a member organisation, which recognises qualified and professional therapists – and the Counselling Directory, which provides a database of UK counsellors and psychotherapists.

I am fully DBS checked. This means I have undergone a criminal records check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (sponsored by the Home Office) and have been certified safe and reliable to work with people of all ages who may have safeguarding needs.