When we meet for the first time, we will talk through the issues that you are experiencing and how counselling might be able to help. Sometimes people have clear goals of what they want to achieve from therapy, other people have no idea what they want to work on but know they just want to feel better. This is something we would discuss and agree together. In the first session, I will ask some questions to gather information that will give me an insight into your life and presenting issues - I may note a few things down that I feel are important. I will also talk through the counselling contract and privacy policy so you know what to expect from me. In future sessions, I will encourage you to talk about your feelings and emotions - I will listen to you and try my best to understand and support you without judgement. I will aim to help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings and thought processes and encourage you to find solutions to the problems you are facing. I will not analyse, advise or tell you what you should do, but I may offer a suggestion or two if I think it might help.