Getting Started

Most couples who come to me for counselling wish they'd come sooner. Premarital counselling flips that entirely — it's about investing in your relationship before difficulties take root, building the foundations you'll return to again and again.

Taking the step to book a first counselling session can feel like a big deal. For many people, it takes weeks or even months to get to that point — and then when it actually comes to attending, there's often a nervousness about not knowing what to expect. This post is here to help with that. Whether you're coming to see me in person at my practice in Bedford or joining me online from anywhere in the UK, here's what typically happens in a first session — and what you don't nee

One of the most common questions people ask before booking their first counselling session is: how much is this going to cost? It's a completely reasonable thing to want to know, and being upfront about fees is something I believe every therapist should be. The cost of counselling in the UK varies quite a bit depending on the therapist's experience, their location, and whether sessions are in-person or online. In this post I want to give you a clear, honest picture of what yo

When you're looking for a counsellor — whether in Bedford, online, or anywhere else in the UK — you'll often come across letters like BACP, UKCP, or BPS after a therapist's name. It can be confusing to know what these mean and whether they matter. This post focuses on BACP accreditation specifically, and why it's a meaningful thing to look for. What is the BACP? The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is the UK's largest professional body for counsell