Fees & availability
Sessions are fifty minutes long and cost £55. I ask that payment is made online prior to each appointment.
When people are going through something difficult, they usually find that meeting weekly over a period of time is really supportive. However, some people find they need longer between sessions to process their feelings or that they get what they need from a one-off session. All of these options are negotiable.
I understand that counselling may be a big step for you so if it seems too daunting to dive straight in to booking a full session, we can organise a brief video call (fifteen minutes) to meet each other. This brief initial consultation is free of charge.
I started working online several years ago as I feel it is an effective and convenient mode of counselling for my clients who live all over the UK. Advantages include:
- You can be anywhere so long as it is a confidential space, you are stationary, you have good internet connection and are reasonably comfortable using internet technology.
- Easier to fit in around work
- Useful if you travel a lot.
- No travel time or worrying about parking
- More convenient if you have mobility problems
- No worries about being seen entering a clinic!
The platform I use is 'whereby' which is very straightforward to use.
Resources
Emergency help
If you are in crisis, for example planning to act on suicidal thoughts – please seek immediate help:
- NHS First response Service – dial 111 or go to www.111.nhs.uk
- Contact your GP surgery
- Call the Samaritans on 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org.
- Call SANE line on 0300 304 7000
- National suicide Prevention Helpline Uk – 0800 689 652
- Call 999 or go to A and E
- Shout offers a confidential text service providing support. Text SHOUT to 85258
Trusted colleagues for help around the UK
Duncan E Stafford - www.therapyplace.org
Duncan is an experienced individual and couples counsellor/psychotherapist working in Bristol and North Somerset. He works in person, online and as a walk talk therapist.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help. Feel free to contact me on mrobertsoncounselling@gmail.com.
You can also call or text me on +44 07501729248 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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