Counselling in Wokingham: Your Questions Answered
Starting counselling brings up a lot of questions. Here are the ones I’m asked most. If yours isn’t here, a free 15-minute call is the easiest way to ask.
How much does counselling cost?
Sessions are £90 for 50 minutes, whether in person or online. Before we start, there’s a free 15-minute call so you can ask questions and see whether we’re a good fit, with no commitment.
What do you help with?
I work with anxiety and overthinking, trauma and difficult past experiences, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and loss, stress and burnout, and the patterns that keep repeating in people’s lives. Many people come without a clear label for what’s wrong, and that’s fine too.
Who do you work with?
Adults, young people aged 11–18, and couples.
Do you offer couples counselling?
Yes. Couples counselling helps you both see the pattern you keep getting stuck in, often the same argument about different things, and build a better way of talking to each other. It’s not about deciding who’s right.
Do you see teenagers? How are parents involved?
Yes, I work with young people aged 11–18. Usually a parent or carer gets in touch first, and at the start we agree together how they’ll be involved. Young people need a space that feels like their own, so I explain clearly to everyone what stays confidential and when I would need to share something to keep them safe.
Where are sessions held?
In person at the Wokingham Therapy Clinic, 49 Denmark Street, Wokingham RG40 2AY, or online by video from anywhere in the UK.
Can I have counselling online?
Yes. Online sessions work the same way as in-person ones, and many people find it easier to open up from their own space.
When are sessions available?
Sessions run on Thursdays and Fridays. Free introductory calls are also available on Monday to Wednesday evenings.
What approach do you use?
I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw on several approaches depending on you: CBT, attachment theory and a person-centred approach. The focus is on understanding why patterns happen, not just managing symptoms.
Are you qualified and registered?
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist (MBACP) with over four years’ experience, and I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between us. The only exceptions are the ones every therapist works within, such as a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s, and I explain these clearly at the start so there are no surprises.
Do I need a diagnosis or a GP referral?
No. You can get in touch directly, and you don’t need a diagnosis. Many people come simply because something doesn’t feel right and they want to understand it.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you’re bringing. Some people come for six to eight sessions for something specific; others stay longer to work on deeper patterns. We review how things are going together as we go.
What happens in the first session?
It’s a conversation, not an interrogation. You share as much or as little as you like, and we talk about what you’re hoping will change. I’ve written more about it here: What actually happens in a first counselling session.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute call. There’s no pressure, just a chance to ask questions and see whether working together feels right.
Still have a question?
Book a free 15-minute call and ask me directly. There’s no pressure and no commitment.
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