What is therapy & counselling?

When you need someone to 'hold your hand', help you along the road of enlightenment or just want someone to talk to in complete confidence, then it is comforting to have a stable and secure relationship with a counsellor/therapist.

This relationship will help to explore difficult and sometimes painful experiences and emotions. There may be feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma or perhaps the loss of meaning in one's life.

The process of counselling/therapy will help the person to gain an increased capacity for choice, though which the individual becomes more autonomous and self determined.

How will hypnotherapy or counselling help me?

You can share problems, feelings and innermost thoughts and worries with someone who listens and understands how your past experiences and current behaviours may be linked. Sessions are creative and will help you to find paths of dealing with your issues, you may not have noticed to be open to you.

What is hypnotherapy?

In Hypnotherapy, a state of relaxation is achieved through focused attention. While in this trance-like state, the unconscious mind is highly receptive to new perspectives and ideas.
The use of imagery and positive suggestions at this time can help a client imagine and actually experience him/herself in the future, as he/she desires to be. This makes the changes he/she wants in his/her life happen much faster and with less resistance, as a result of the hypnosis experience.

Do you make me do silly things like I have seen on TV?

Certainly NOT.

Is hypnotherapy safe?

Yes it is. Just imagine when you sleep and you still learn things at the same time.
Hypnotherapy is a controlled mind therapy during which you may experience heightened feelings of emotions, excitement, smell, taste or hearing.

How do I make contact with you?

In the first instance you can use my on-line form to get in touch or email me directly.
Alternatively you call me on 07961 571 276 and we can have a informal and confidential chat.

What can I expect to happen?

The first session (the introduction session) will last between 45 minutes to an hour.
The flat rate for introduction sessions is £15. Home visits are charged a £15 travel fee in addition to any therapy session cost.

How long do therapy sessions last?

As everyone is different, some people will need longer term sessions, whilst others may need just a few sessions. Individual sessions are 50 minutes.
Therapy sessions are generally an open-ended arrangement, but to enable the client to schedule their progress, a fixed number of sessions are agreed. The average number of sessions is between 3 and 6.
The ending of therapy is usually discussed and planned well in advance.

What areas of London do you cover?

Being based in East London (E6), I am happy to see clients from the areas of Central London, West-End, East London, Docklands and the outer edges of Essex. I am happy to make home visits to the client, if the client feels more comfortable to be in familiar surroundings.
But, I must stress that home visits can only be done if the client has the ability to cancel any distractions for the duration of the sessions, i.e no children, partners, pets, etc. to interrupt. This is to ensure that we can work in a relaxed and calm atmosphere as well as with total confidentiality.

Most importantly - How much does it cost?

Please review the fee structure here.

What happens after counselling and/or hypnotherapy?

In the final sessions you and the therapist will review one of the following 3 options:

(a) to end your therapy contract;

(b) to start a new therapy contract if appropriate;

(c) consider referral to an external agency, e.g. your G.P., specialist counselling, psychotherapy or self help groups.

Confidentiality

All personal information disclosed to me as a therapist is confidential.

Ethics governing the work of counsellors

Even though I am not a subscriber to BACP, I do abide by their ethics, rules and regulations.

Accreditation

To learn more about me, click here.

I need to see you urgently!!!

In my line of work, I do have appointments to keep and it is not always possible to see new clients on short notice.
If for any reasons you feel deeply distressed and possibly suicidal or homicidal, I urge you to get in touch with other agencies at once.

There are 24 hour helplines available for:

The Samaritans (www.samaritans.org)

• In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90, for the cost of a local call.
• In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90, for the cost of a local call.

Cruse Bereavement Care (www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk)

• Day by Day helpline - 0870 167 1677

Befrienders Worldwide (www.befrienders.org)

• United Kingdom - Tel: 08457 90 90 90
• Ireland - Tel: 1850 60 90 90