Frequently Asked Questions

I used to believe that too. I thought that needing help meant I wasn't strong enough. What I know now is that getting support was the strongest thing I did, not just for me, but for my children. No one expects a broken leg to heal without help. Your brain has been working harder than most people's just to get through an ordinary day. That deserves proper support, not more soldiering on 😘

The fact that you're seeking support tells me everything I need to know about the kind of mother you are 💪. This is a space built specifically for women navigating exactly what you're navigating. There's no judgement here, only understanding 🥰.

As someone who has had counselling before, I believe it can definitely help make sense of the issues you are facing in your life. We don’t always have the space, time or opportunity to really explore and talk through what’s going on. Counselling can assist you in achieving greater self awareness and confidence, helping you to understand and process why you feel and behave the way you do. It’s a space where you can speak freely without judgement or discrimination.

I charge £70 per 50 minute session.

I also offer a few discounted places for those on low income- please ask me to enquire further :)

I offer a free 15 minute consultation *

Payments are made by bank transfer.

*For more information please click on the ‘How it works ‘ button at the top of the page.

Yes your sessions are confidential. Exceptions to this would be if I felt that you were endangering your own, or someone else’s life (there was a serious risk of harm). Confidentiality will be further outlined in our collaborative contract we go through together.

I’m going to be honest here- you may not feel better straight away. There may well be some tears, anger and frustration on your journey, but there will also be happiness and laughter where you will be in the company of someone who truly hears you. Through building a relationship, trust grows which can then enable you to be a little more vulnerable. This can feel daunting and a little scary at times (coming from my experience of being the client) especially if you are someone that is used to carrying your own emotions.

Sessions are normally scheduled for the same time every week. Commiting to these sessions is an investment in looking after yourself. I do also offer fortnightly sessions which can be particularly helpful if you are winding down on therapy/ coming to an end. I also offer top up/ ad hoc sessions so please feel free to ask me about these.

I offer sessions during school hours, as well as some late afternoon slots.

The sessions are 50 minutes long (A counselling clinical hour).

Funnily enough, I get asked this question a lot. Normally as a result of someone swearing and then looking horrified apologising profusely. So the answer is, yes of course you can! I have no problem with swearing and it can actually be a really effective way to express yourself :)

If you can think of a question which isn’t listed here, please feel free to drop me an email by clicking on the envelope at the top of the page.

You don't need to arrive with an agenda. You just need to arrive. Most clients start by saying "I don't know where to begin" — and that's exactly where we begin 💁‍♀️.

Partners don't always see the internal experience, they see someone who appears to be managing.

Like a swan on water ,calm on the surface 🦢 paddling like mad underneath 😰

That's what "coping" often looks like when you're an ADHD mum masking just to get through the day. question isn't whether you look like you need it. It's whether you feel like you need it. And you're here, reading this, which tells its own story 🥰

Nope, I'm a counsellor and not qualified to diagnose. I work with mums who are diagnosed or suspect they may have ADHD, using psychoeducation and therapeutic support rather than formal assessment ☺️