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I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor/Psychotherapist working in Hampshire. I currently offer face-to-face counselling at Counselling@Unit12 in Winchester. I also offer counselling on-line, via Zoom or Whats App, if you are unable to work with me face-to-face.

If you are experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, abuse, relationship issues or a lack of confidence, I offer counselling where together we can get to the bottom of your difficulties and help you to understand yourself more clearly.

Psychodynamic Counselling can provide you with a confidential, non-judgemental 'space' to reflect upon and work through the issues you are facing.

Counselling requires commitment from us both, but gradually, over time, it can be a rewarding way to enable you to manage the issues that life throws your way.

Psychodynamic counselling is fundamentally concerned with trying to understand how your past relationships affect your behaviour and relationships in the present.

Central to beginning our work is the establishment of boundaries within a therapeutic environment. We meet in a neutral setting; at the same time and for the same duration (50 minutes), every week.

In order to maintain boundaries, direct questions may not be answered but considered like any other thought you may have, all the while providing a non-judgemental stance to help you to discuss material which can often be very difficult and painful.

By doing this I hope to provide a safe and consistent environment for you to air troubling issues and whatever is currently distressing you, where you can be heard and listened to.

I aim to provide you with both a physical and psychic space allowing you autonomy in setting your own agenda when discussing your material.

Initial Consultation

The Initial Consultation provides an opportunity for you to discuss what has brought you to counselling and any relevant background information. We can also discuss what your needs and expectations of counselling are and determine whether psychodynamic counselling and me as your counsellor are suitable for you.

I can offer an Initial Consultation on the telephone for 30 minutes free of charge. If you prefer a face-to-face Initial Consultation, this will be charged at the usual sessional rate of £60 for 50 minutes.

Confidentiality

All personal information is treated confidentially and is not passed on without your prior consent. There are rare occasions when for legal reasons there might be an exception to this, but I will discuss this with you if such an occasion does arise.

Confidentiality is integral to counselling and my aim is to provide you with a safe environment where you are not judged and free to discuss whatever is on your mind.

I am required by the Íø±¬ÃÅ, my professional organisation, to attend clinical supervision where your case may be discussed in a confidential and anonymised manner. This process ensures that you receive the best quality counselling in the safest environment possible.

Any client records are kept securely and anonymously and are subject to the 1998 Data Protection Act.

Agreement

Once we agree to commence counselling, we will enter in to a counselling agreement together. This sets out the agreement in terms of the commitment in terms of time and payment as well as the maintaining of the therapeutic boundaries, a safe environment and confidentiality.

Boundaries

The agreement sets out the time, place and setting of each session. Our sessions take place at the same time, on the same day, in the same room each week and in doing so we hope to ensure safety and containment.

As part of our boundaries I will not answer direct questions, rather I will treat such questions like any other thought you may have.