Question 1

First contact and initial session

Accepted Answer

If you are interested in counselling please reach out either through my website, email or phone. You can share a bit about what brings you to counselling, what you're looking for and your availability. If we find a time convenient for our sessions we will book an initial session.

The initial session is an opportunity for us to meet each other and see how we might work together, for you to share what brings you to counselling and to help you decide if you are happy to continue. I will ask you what your hopes are for counselling, what you want to work on, if you have accessed counselling before and other questions. You only have to share what you feel comfortable with, as will be the case in all our sessions, as we will work at your pace. There is no obligation to continue after the first session.

If you wish to continue afterwards we will organise ongoing sessions.

Question 2

How long are sessions?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are 50 minutes long and are in person. Sessions can be conducted over the phone or video call if agreed in advance.

Question 3

How long will I need to be in therapy?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the person and the reasons you have come to counselling. Some may choose to have short term therapy and may only attend for 4 - 6 weeks, whereas others may be in therapy for longer - it depends on what your needs are. Sessions are weekly.

Question 4

How much are sessions?

Accepted Answer

50 minute sessions are £60 each.

To help make counselling more accessible, I also have a limited number of concessionary slots available for students or those on low incomes.

Question 5

How do I get to you by public transport? Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Please check the contact page for the addresses of the therapy rooms.Hove Counselling and Psychotherapy is a 6 minute walk from Aldrington train station. It is also near many bus routes, including the 46, 49, 2 and 25. There is free parking on Raphael, Lawrence and Titian Road.The Wilbury Clinic is a 10-15 minute walk from Hove train station. It is on many bus routes - the best bus stop to get off at is Hove Town Hall. There is parking at a nearby supermarket or Norton Road car park.

Frequently asked questions

First contact and initial session

How long are sessions?

How long will I need to be in therapy?

How much are sessions?

How do I get to you by public transport? Is there parking?