About
Hello — I'm [Therapist name].
I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults in [Town] and online. I've been in practice since [year].
People often tell me they put off making contact for months. If that's you, you're in ordinary company — and the first conversation is usually less daunting than the imagining of it.
My background
Training and experience
[Two or three sentences on the route into the profession — a previous career, what prompted the change, what kind of settings you've worked in. This is the part people actually read, and it does more for trust than a list of letters.]
Qualifications
- [Qualification], [awarding institution], [year]
- [Qualification], [awarding institution], [year]
- Registered member, [professional body] — membership no. [number]
- In regular clinical supervision, as required by [professional body]
- Enhanced DBS check · Professional indemnity insurance
Areas I work with most
[Anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, work-related stress — whichever are genuinely the client's areas. Being specific here is better than listing everything; people searching for help look for their own situation reflected back.]
What to expect
The ordinary shape of a session
It's your hour
There's no agenda you have to meet and no homework. Some weeks you'll arrive with something specific; some weeks you won't, and that's useful too.
Confidential
What you say stays between us, with the few legal exceptions I'll explain at the start so there are no surprises later.
You can stop
Therapy isn't a contract you're trapped in. If it isn't helping, we'll say so, and I'll help you find someone who's a better fit.
Common questions
Before you get in touch
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Mostly you don't, until you try it. The free call exists for exactly this — you can ask questions, get a sense of me, and decide afterwards with no pressure either way.
How long will I need to come for?
It varies. Some people come for six or eight sessions with something specific in mind; others stay for a year or more. We'll review how it's going regularly rather than drifting.
Is online as good as in person?
For most people, yes. Some prefer the room; some find it easier to speak from home. You can try both and see.
What if I cry, or can't think of anything to say?
Both happen in almost every therapy room, most weeks. Neither is a problem, and silence is often where the useful things surface.
Next step
Have a free 15-minute call
No assessment, no obligation — just a conversation to see whether we'd work well together.