We’ll start with a free 20-minute consultation, which you can arrange by filling out the Contact Form on the Contact Information page or by emailing me at jen@truetrustedtherapy.com.
Please include your availability, and I’ll get back to you to book a convenient time.
During our call, you can share what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to gain. You’re also welcome to ask me any questions — about my availability, how I work, or the areas I cover.
The goal of this first chat is to help you feel informed and empowered about taking the next step in your counselling journey.
Absolutely. Feeling nervous is completely natural. Starting counselling can bring up many emotions, especially when you’re opening up about things that feel difficult.
Whatever feels hard right now, please know that you’re not alone — I’m here to support you through it, at your own pace.
In our first full session, we’ll go through the initial paperwork together and make sure you’re happy with all the details.
Once that’s done, we’ll begin exploring what’s brought you to therapy.
Each session lasts 60 minutes, and everything we discuss is confidential — including the first one. I’ll go through the confidentiality statement with you at the start so you know exactly what to expect.
It’s natural to have questions or mixed emotions in your first session. All feelings are valid, and this is your space to express them. Counselling is a process — we might not find all the answers right away, but many clients leave their first session feeling lighter simply from being heard.
That depends on your goals, your circumstances, and how you like to work.
If you’re new to therapy or starting with a new therapist, weekly sessions are generally recommended for the best results.
As we progress, we’ll regularly review together what feels right — sometimes increasing or reducing frequency depending on what’s coming up.
Whatever the pace, I’ll support you in finding what works best for you.
I’m an integrative therapist, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to create a way of working that fits your individual needs.
This flexible, collaborative style allows for deeper exploration and long-lasting change.
Therapy is a process, and it’s different for everyone.
Your situation, goals, past experiences, honesty in the work, and commitment to the process all influence how long therapy may take.
There’s no set timeline — but I believe therapy is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself, and its positive effects can last a lifetime.
Each session lasts 60 minutes and costs £60.
I also offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you decide whether therapy feels right for you.
A small number of concession spaces are available — please ask if you’d like to know more.
It’s perfectly okay to be unsure. Counselling isn’t only for crises — it’s for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, feel less stuck, or make sense of what’s going on inside.
If you’re here reading this, something inside you is already searching for support — and that’s an important first step.
That’s completely okay. You’re in control of your therapy journey.
If you decide to stop, I simply ask for two weeks’ notice so we can end our sessions safely and reflect on your progress together.
Whatever feels important to you.
This is your space — and I’ll listen with empathy and without judgment.
All your thoughts, feelings, and experiences are welcome here.