Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of difficulties can you help with? 

Over the past 18 years, I‘ve gained a wealth of experience supporting people with a range of common emotional health problems.  I’ve listed a few areas below, so if you’ve been struggling with any of these and would appreciate some counselling sessions, then please contact me so we can discuss your needs.

·  Addictions
·  Ageing
·  Anger management
·  Assertiveness
·  Bereavement & loss
·  Bullying
 ·  Childhood issues
·  Coping with change
·  Depression
·  Domestic violence
·  Emotional abuse
·  Faith/Belief issues
·  Family issues
·  Gambling problems
·  Health issues

·  Infidelity
·  Low mood
·  Low confidence
·  Low self-esteem
·  Miscarriage
·  Panic attacks
·  Perfectionism
·  Phobias
·  Relationship breakdown
·  Relationship problems
·  Sexuality
·  Stress
·  Work problems
·  Worry

How do I make an appointment?

The best thing to do is to get in touch with me so we can have a brief telephone consultation.  This consultation is free of charge and we can chat about what you’re looking for from counselling.  If you’re happy, then we can book an appointment for our first session at a mutually agreeable time.

To arrange a consultation, you can contact me via telephone or email. 

Please click here for details of all the ways you can get in touch.

How many sessions will I need?

The right amount of sessions for one person will be different to the next.  However, once I have a better idea of the problems you wish to focus on in counselling, I can give you a better idea of how many sessions you might be looking at. We would also build regular reviews into our work together, so we can both keep an eye on progress towards your goals and check that the process remains helpful to you.

I’m happy to offer both short term and long term counselling.

Would my sessions be kept confidential?

I take your confidentiality of what we talk about in sessions very seriously and, for this reason, what you share with me is never shared with others, unless I was concerned about your safety or welfare, or that of somebody else’s.  During our first session, I would explain a bit more about this and answer any questions you might have.

When do you offer appointments?

 I try to offer as much flexibility as I can with appointment times, including offering appointments at the weekend. Please contact me to discuss your needs.

Where are you based and how do I get there?

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I see clients face-to-face at the:

Norton Homeopathic Practice
103 Worcester Street
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 1AX

The Practice is located just off the Stourbridge ring road by Mary Steven’s Park.

There is free parking at the rear of the Practice (to the right of the Plough and Harrow pub), as well as in the car park in Mary Steven’s Park and also on the surrounding roads.

If you use public transport, there is a regular train and bus service from Stourbridge town centre.