Frequently Asked Questions

roomtochange: Private Addiction Counselling

Who can I contact if I need urgent help?

If you need urgent assistance you should contact:
Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87
or the Samaritans on 116123

How does addiction counselling work?

Counselling can be hugely beneficial in the treatment of addiction. It can support people to make positive and powerful changes in their lives. I will work with you to better understand your thoughts, feeling and behaviours, manage emotions and identify unhelpful ways of thinking. Sometimes, longer-term psychotherapy work is needed. This can involve exploring your past by looking at how it might be impacting on your life now. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you to get a better understanding of yourself, grow in confidence and heal from past trauma.

How do I book a session with you?

You can book any of my online addiction counselling services from the services page by clicking here.

Alternatively, you can use the chat tool located at the bottom right of this browser window.

Can I talk to you on the phone?

Yes, if you would like a 5 to 10 minute phone call (free of charge) to request further information, you can book a call with me on the services page, click here.

Alternatively, you can use the chat tool located at the bottom right of this browser window, the c ontact form, or you can contact me on the following social media channels: twitter, facebook, Linkedin.

How do I reschedule an appointment?

Your email booking confirmation will contain a link offering you the opportunity to reschedule or cancel your appointment.

What is your cancellation policy

My cancellation policy is below:

At least 1 week notice = no cost
less than 1 week notice = 50% of cost
Less than 48 hours = full cost

Are my sessions confidential?

Our sessions are confidential, which means that I will not discuss the content outside the room. However, there are two instances that I might have to break confidentiality, which are if I thought that you are at significant harm to yourself or to others. This is the reason that I will ask you for the name of your GP and emergency contact details.

As part of my practice, I’m required to attend supervision with a qualified practitioner. This is to oversee my work and ensure that I work within ethical codes of practice. During my supervision I might discuss a client’s process with my supervisor and this will be anonymised to ensure that clients are not identifiable.

What is Transactional Analysis?

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a therapeutic approach for understanding human behaviour, communication and relationships. In other words, how we relate to each other. The principles of TA are that each individual is valuable and has the capacity for positive change and personal growth.

You can find out more about TA at the Counselling Directory