Counselling & ND Coaching
Counselling
Counselling can help those who are finding things difficult in their lives. It can help you to better understand what isn’t working well in your life, or what doesn’t feel right, and help you to decide what and how you want to change.
I will provide you with a confidential space, with no judgement, so you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings, whatever you have been holding onto, and whatever your fears or concerns might be.
For more information about the areas I specialise in, please check out the About Me page.
What does it involve?
Prior to our first session, I will ask you to complete an assessment form, to decide what kind of counselling you would like (e.g. video, email), and to agree to a counselling contract.
I offer different options, depending on your needs and budget:
- twice a week, weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions
- varying session lengths – 30, 50 or 90 minutes per session – longer session times are beneficial for those who need more time to process or a slower session pace
I also offer single session therapy, or a pre-set block of sessions, which can be useful to work through a clear or specific issue.
Supporting neurodivergent young people – coaching or consultancy for carers and teachers
I offer coaching or consultancy to parents, carers and teachers around how to support young neurodivergent people at home or in the school environment. This differs from therapy, but can often involve some therapeutic support, as the issues discussed can be very emotional for those involved – for example, many parents come to me because they are out of ideas, they need guidance or advice, or they’re not sure why ‘traditional’ (aka neurotypical) parenting strategies aren’t working.
During these sessions, I would first gather information, listen to your concerns, then help with identifying potential causes or triggers for your child or young person, and help you to identify possible solutions. This would usually range from a single session to four sessions for the initial stage, depending on the complexity of your needs, after which I would usually work with parents or educators for half-hour follow-up sessions, as and when requested by you.
During the initial phase, the sessions are followed up with a written plan of what was discussed, including any support modifications or strategies, so that you have a written record to refer to. I will also send updated documents as and when required, off the basis of future discussions together.
How much does it cost?
Therapy sessions/coaching sessions for individuals
I offer a sliding fee scale.
You choose what you can afford, and then select the length (and frequency) of session that fits your budget. Let me know your fee before we begin, and if you need to change the amount at any time, just drop me an email in advance of your next session.
- £35 to £45 for a 30-minute session
- £50 to £75 for a 50-minute session
- £90 to £120 for a 90-minute session
Please note that I would recommend 1.5 hour sessions for one-off single session work.
Coaching/consultancy sessions for businesses/schools
These sessions are priced at £100 per hour, and include any materials/recommendations, to be sent after the session.
Free support
Information and tips are also available on my YouTube channel, The Rambling Counsellor.
What next?
If you have any questions or would like to book the first session, please complete the web form on this page.
