Sessions can be paid for by cash, credit card or debit card. Payment arrangements can be discussed during the initial consultation or when your first session is booked.

Counselling Fees & FAQs in Hertford

Q: What are counselling and psychotherapy?

Counselling and psychotherapy offer a confidential space where you can talk about experiences, feelings or difficulties that may be confusing, painful or hard to manage alone. Rather than telling you what to do, I will listen carefully and help you explore what is happening, understand yourself more deeply and consider changes that feel right for you.

Q: How many sessions will I need?

There is no set number of sessions that will suit everyone. Some people come to counselling with a particular issue they would like to explore over a shorter period, while others find longer-term therapy more helpful.

Q: How often will we meet?

Counselling sessions are usually held weekly at the same agreed time. Meeting regularly helps to provide continuity and allows trust and understanding to develop. We can discuss the most appropriate arrangement during your initial consultation.

Q: Are online sessions effective?

Online counselling can offer the same opportunity for meaningful therapeutic work as meeting in person. Some clients appreciate being able to attend from familiar surroundings or avoid the time involved in travelling. You will need a reliable internet connection and somewhere private where you feel able to speak freely without interruption.

Q: What happens if I need to cancel?

If you need to cancel or rearrange a session, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice will normally be charged at the full session fee.

Q: What happens if I arrive late?

If you arrive late, we can still use the remaining appointment time. However, the session will need to finish at the originally agreed time because of appointments with other clients. The full session fee will still apply.

Q: Where is the Hertford practice?

My practice is in Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14. It is a short walk from Hertford North railway station, and free parking is available nearby. Full directions will be provided when your first appointment is arranged.

Sessions and fees

I aim to keep the practical side of counselling clear and straightforward, so you know what to expect before deciding whether you would like to begin.

Sessions are available in person from my practice in Hertford or online for adults across the UK. The fee is the same whichever option you choose.

£70

per 50-minute session

in person or online

Book a free consultation

Ways we can work together

In person in Hertford

Face-to-face counselling from my private practice in Hertford, Hertfordshire.

The practice offers a calm and confidential space and is conveniently located for Hertford and the surrounding area.

Online across the UK

Online counselling is available using Zoom, WhatsApp or FaceTime, allowing you to attend sessions from a private and comfortable space of your choosing.

A free initial conversation

I offer a free initial telephone consultation before you decide whether you would like to begin counselling.

It gives us an opportunity to speak briefly, discuss what has brought you to therapy and see whether working together feels right for you.

Before your first session

The initial telephone consultation

Our initial conversation is an opportunity for you to tell me a little about what has led you to seek counselling and what you might hope to gain from it.

You are welcome to ask questions about counselling, my approach or the practical arrangements. You do not need to explain everything or prepare what you are going to say beforehand.

What happens next

If we both feel that working together could be helpful, we will arrange a suitable time for your first 50-minute session.

During that first session, we can explore what is happening for you in more detail and discuss how we might work together. There is no expectation that you commit to a particular number of sessions at the outset.

Frequently asked questions

Here are answers to some of the questions people commonly ask before beginning counselling.
If your question is not included, you are very welcome to contact me.

What are counselling and psychotherapy?

How many sessions will I need?

How often will we meet?

How will therapy make me feel?

Everyone experiences therapy differently. You may feel relieved by having somewhere to speak openly, but exploring difficult feelings or experiences can sometimes feel challenging.

We will work at a pace that feels manageable, and you will never be expected to discuss something before you feel ready. Over time, therapy can support greater understanding, resilience and emotional freedom.

Will everything I say remain confidential?

What you share in counselling is treated as confidential, and I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.

There are limited circumstances in which confidentiality may need to be broken—for example, if there is a serious risk of harm to you or another person, if a child or vulnerable person may be at risk, or where disclosure is required by law.

Wherever possible and appropriate, I would discuss this with you before contacting anyone else. We will talk more fully about confidentiality when our work begins.

Are online sessions effective?

How can I pay?

What happens if I need to cancel?

What happens if I arrive late?

Where is the Hertford practice?

Is the service GDPR compliant?

Is counselling right for me?

The Hertford practice

My counselling practice is located in Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14.

It is a short walk from Hertford North railway station, making it accessible by public transport. Free parking is also available nearby.

The full practice address and arrival information will be provided when your appointment is confirmed.

Begin with a conversation

Taking the first step can feel daunting. I offer a free initial telephone consultation, giving us an opportunity to speak briefly about what has brought you to counselling, answer any questions and see whether working together feels right for you.