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Reaching out

If you feel we could be a good fit, please drop me an email or a text with your name, a brief line about why you want counselling and the best way to contact you. We can then arrange a time for a free 20 minute introductory phone call. 

Taking the first step can be daunting. Although each counselling journey is unique, here is a little insight into what to expect during our first connections…

  • My availability often changes depending on current clients journeys.

    I work Thursday morn/afternoon/eve and Friday morn/afternoon, so please let me know what works for you within this window and we can try and find a fit!

  • If you feel we could be a good fit, please drop me an email or a text with your name, a brief line about why you want counselling and the best way to contact you. We can then arrange a time that suits us both to have a free 20 minute introductory phone call. 

     becca@ashoredcounselling.co.uk

    07803460996 

  • During our phone call I will ask a few questions, such as why you want counselling and what you would like to gain from working together. I can briefly assess if I feel I could be right for you and offer the support you need. It is a chance for you to also ask any questions and get a feel for if you would like to arrange a first session. If it feels right we can then book in a first session that works for us! 

    Post phone call, if we decide to continue, I will send over a welcome email with further information about where to find me, my data protection policy and the contract, including confidentiality info, to read over prior to our first session! 

  • During our first session, we will start off by negotiating the contract, discussing the boundaries of our relationship, and revisiting the expectations of our work together. This ensures that we begin the relationship with both of us feeling clear about our expectations of each other and safe in our work. We can then start exploring your story and what you want and need from the space. There is no pressure to continue after our first session, and I will check in at the end if you wish to do so.