You can expect to be listened to without being criticised and to have your feelings taken seriously and the things you value respected. Your sessions are about your life and ultimately you are the authority on your experience. Nothing can happen to you that you don’t agree with. You will be encouraged to talk and to answer many questions about your situation as together we seek to identify what is happening in your life that is causing you difficulties. You can expect complete confidentiality. Nothing you say will be shared without your permission. Counselling is a collaborative process so you will be consulted regarding the best approach to be taken. Whatever we choose, the work is an exploration in which you are given the support and a variety of ways to confront the issues that stand between you and your living the life you are capable of. You can expect your attitudes to be challenged at times, especially if they are destructive of you or not working for you. You may be invited to try out unfamiliar things and you can agree to experiment with different ideas or refuse when you feel unsure Your feedback regarding what is helpful and what is not is always welcome. Sometimes counselling involves letting go unhelpful attitudes and sometimes it involves discovering that your attitudes are very worthwhile and need to be asserted. Contact me here.