Some Right Insight Counselling frequently asked questions to help you: 

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How safe and confidential is counselling and your services?

Trust and confidentiality are significant aspects of how I work. As a member of the BACP, registered member of the UKCP and clinical member of the UPCA, I adhere to their code of ethics to ensure that I work in your best interest. Within the range of services I provide, there are some differences in how confidentiality applies, which I discuss with clients during the early stages of our work together.

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Why Right Insight Counselling?

Experience – I am qualified and have a wealth of experience both professionally and personally. I know firsthand what it is to be challenged and having to overcome, which is of value when working with clients facing their own unique challenges they are themselves seeking to overcome. My aim is to balance a space where clients feel safe, heard, whilst knowing they are working on themselves.

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Approach – My main approach as a psychotherapeutic therapist is helping clients to understand themselves better by reconciling their past with their present and future selves. Bringing these together helps with making sense of how one sees themselves and others, patterns and issues that clients want to understand and change. When working with me, you are working with a therapist who is committed with helping you to get the most out of and make better sense of life, love and living.

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​​What happens during appointments?
During your therapeutic time, the space is provided for you to bring what you want to work on in your counselling/therapy. The focus of our time and space is you and what you are wanting to work on, and during our work together you will be listened to and encouraged. Also you and your aims will be treated with respect and positive regard.

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Session practicalities?

As your therapist/counsellor I am committed to creating a safe and confidential working relationship, doing so also requires adhering to some practicalities. Please bear in mind that it is difficult to describe here a one size fits all guidance whilst also tailoring counselling for clients. As such this is a summary of the general practicalities that help keep counselling safe. However I discuss and clarify with you/as with each client any particular aspects that apply to your work.

• Enquiries for initial appointments are welcome via email, phone or text. Once a day/time is agreed, we meet for your initial appointment. Generally what happens during your initial appointment includes learning about you as well what brings you to and what you would like to work on in your counselling. Practicalities are also discussed in more detail. 

• If you wish to continue we agree days/times for your appointments, which go on to become regular appointments as we continue into ongoing work. 

• Please note payments are required for missed appointments. However if on the odd occasion you are unable to attend an arranged appointment, please provide as much notice to allow time to rearrange an alternative appointment.

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How long will we meet for?

During your therapeutic time, the space is provided for you to bring what you want to work on in your counselling/therapy. This depends on what work we do and how long you need, which varies from person to person. Some clients like to agree a number of sessions, while others prefer reviews to be built in, and others for a longer and open ended time.

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​Session duration and fees?

Counselling/therapy appointments are usually 50 minutes. However depending on the work you are doing this can range, for more information:

Please see our prices and how counselling works section on the homepage or by clicking here

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Can I contact you between sessions?

Mainly your counselling therapy work is to be kept in your sessions. However if you do need to contact me, please do so allowing 24-48 hours for my reply.

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What sorts of clients do you help and work with?

I operate an equal opportunities policy so I work with everyone in my London and Leeds counselling practice regardless of gender, race, sexuality, age or disability. As long as you want to understand yourself better, improve your life and find your own meanings and truth then we can work together. However there might be times when something different might be required and if this is the case I’ll work with you to find what that might be.

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Are there any other resources to get additional support?

Yes, please find the following useful links:

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Useful links for more advice, help and support:

AA – For anyone struggling with alcohol addiction www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

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Childline – On matters concerning anyone under the age of 18, the Childline website can be a valuable resource www.childline.org.uk

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Cruse – Cruse Bereavement have counsellors who are specially trained to work with those dealing with bereavement www.cruse.org.uk

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Eating disorders anonymous – For support on eating disorders www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org

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Headspace - having a meditation practice can aid anxiety and build calm reserves www.headspace.com

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Mind – Mind is a leading mental health charity, contact them for matters and information on mental health www.mind.org.uk

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Narcotics anonymous – For information about drug use and further support with recovery www.ukna.org

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NHS – If you are looking for information about the NHS, there website provides information www.nhs.uk

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Samaritans – The Samaritans have a 24-hour helpline and can be a valuable resource for people dealing with feelings of despair and suicide www.samaritans.org

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What next?

Get in touch by email or call me on 07795 253457. If it feels ok we can arrange to meet at my London or Leeds counselling practice. At the first session we can start to explore what is going on for you and how I can help you.