Fees & Frequently Asked Questions

Fees & Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Information About Working Together

Practical Information About Working Together

Starting counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if this is your first experience of therapy.

This page provides information about fees and answers some of the questions people commonly ask before getting in touch.

Starting counselling can feel like a big step, particularly if this is your first experience of therapy.

This page provides information about fees and answers some of the questions people commonly ask before getting in touch.

Initial Consultation & Free Assessment

Initial Consultation & Free Assessment

An initial consultation gives us an opportunity to explore:

An initial consultation gives us an opportunity to explore:

✓What has brought you to counselling
✓What you would like support with
✓Any questions you may have
✓Whether we feel we are a good fit to work together
✓What has brought you to counselling
✓What you would like support with
✓Any questions you may have
✓Whether we feel we are a good fit to work together

During the initial consultation, I will do an assessment that looks holistically at your mental health and involves questions and answers. This is unlike a typical session where you get to focus on what you would like. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure you are getting the help you need and any referral to appropriate services.

During the initial consultation, I will do an assessment that looks holistically at your mental health and involves questions and answers. This is unlike a typical session where you get to focus on what you would like. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure you are getting the help you need and any referral to appropriate services.

Fees & Services

Fees & Services

A typical session lasts 50 minutes.

Free Online Assessment

Assessment is carried out on all newcomers, and that includes having a chat about your needs and wants as well as Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation test appropriate for your age group, which I will go through with you.

£0

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In Person Assessment

If you prefer an in-person assessment and can get to Duke St. in Derry, Northern Ireland, I can arrange this subject to availability.

£40

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Online / Phone Counselling

Woman doing counselling online

Counselling through traditional phone calls or online video conferencing software such as Jitsi, Zoom, Whatsapp, etc

£40

Children and Young People

Adolescent girl receiving counselling

In-person counselling for those aged 13 and over in Derry, Northern Ireland, and over 16 in person or online.

£40

In Person Counselling

Adult woman receiving counselling

Ideal for those that live in Derry Northern Ireland and neighbouring counties.

£40

Couples Counselling

Young couple receiving counselling

For those seeking support for their relationship in a respectful environment.

£80

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No.

Many people seek counselling because they want to better understand themselves, improve relationships, navigate change, or explore challenges before they become overwhelming.

Most sessions last 50 minutes, although longer sessions can be arranged if needed.

Confidentiality is an important part of counselling.

The limits of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities will be discussed at the beginning of our work together.

I work with clients online throughout Northern Ireland, the UK, and Ireland.

Yes.

I provide neurodiversity-affirming autism counselling and ADHD counselling for autistic, ADHD and AuDHD individuals, as well as support for parents, families and neurodiverse relationships.

Clients have access to a secure portal for booking, forms, information, and resources related to their work with me.

The portal is your primary way of contacting me and confirming attendance.

Further details are provided when counselling begins.

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You do not need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Arrange an Initial Consultation

Whether you are looking for counselling for yourself, support for your child or young person, guidance within a relationship, neurodiversity-affirming support, autism counselling, ADHD counselling, or consultancy services, I aim to make the process as straightforward and welcoming as possible.

You do not need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Get your FREE online assessment!

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