A problem shared is a problem halved, so the saying goes. 

Problems come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes we are reacting to life, sometimes we want to understand why we do what we do or change how we think about ourselves or our world.

Talking about how you feel, in confidence, to a therapist that is non-judgemental can help you change how you think and feel, maybe give you some clarity to help you to work out what you might want to do. Sometimes it is just too difficult to talk to the people we love about our fears, but we need to talk it through with someone.

I offer confidential online therapy sessions that to help you get back to working at your best.

What happens when you get in touch?

Getting in touch with a counsellor for the first time can be scary, but it is a brave first step to changing how you feel about what might be going in your life now, or what has happened in the past. 

All conversations are confidential and adhere to the BACP code of ethics.

Booking an appointment

• When you are ready, you can either call 07951921626 or email dowson.charlotte@gmail.com. Leave a message and I will get in touch, usually within a working day. 
• We can have a free 15-minute phone/video call to talk about your requirements and address any initial questions you might have, as well as arrange a mutually convenient time to meet online for a 50 minute session.
• Alternatively, you can go straight to having your first appointment, which will be an assessment of up to 50 minutes. We will discuss what you want to achieve from therapy, your history and present challenges.
• After this appointment, you will have a good idea if you want to work with me, and how I can work with you and what you bring. We may even have already achieved what you wanted to in this one session.
• There is no obligation to continue to work with me after this first consultation.

The next step

• If we agree to work together, we will arrange a regular time to meet online. This is usually once a week for 50 minutes.
• I will email you a form to fill out and a copy of our working contract for you to sign and email back.
• The number of weekly sessions is entirely up to you. When you feel you have achieved your therapeutic goal, we end our sessions.
• I work during UK working hours, although I do occasionally have early morning/evening sessions available. Just ask.

Online Sessions

For online therapy sessions I use Doxy.me since this is an encrypted program with a good level of security. It does not require any downloads or passwords, just one website address for you to log into each session. If you prefer to use Zoom/Teams or another platform, I can usually accommodate this.

Costs

50-min online session: £95. 

Concession rates are available. Please ask.