Counselling with Rhiannon Palmer
What to Expect…
One of the counselling rooms at The Practice Rooms Bath
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
There are as many different styles of counselling and therapy as there are people and it can seem intimidating to know where to start. I believe that no matter what type of counselling you choose, what makes the difference is the counselling relationship. Counselling can be challenging, it’s not an easy process and building trust with someone takes time so your gut feeling is important, listen to it.
Don’t be afraid to ‘shop around’, you can always have a first sessions with a few different counsellors to get a feel for what is right for you. In the first instance I provide a free preliminary phone call to answer any questions you might have and for you to get a sense of who I am and what I offer. After that, we would start with a couple of initial counselling sessions to see whether we’re a good fit for each other before deciding to work together on an ongoing basis.
Whoever you choose, please do make sure they are a member of an official regulatory body with a clear code of ethics. My recommended top four for talking therapies are BACP, BPC, UKCP and NCPS, I am registered with the BACP and BPC.
Who do you work with?
I work with adults (18+) with a range of mental health and emotional challenges. I have experience working with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, loneliness, neurodiversity (inc. ADHD and dyslexia), bereavement, family and relationship issues. If in doubt, please get in touch to see how I could help you.
How much do you charge?
My sessions are £56 per session payable by bank transfer. I will invoice you weekly for the first initial sessions then on a monthly basis once we have committed to working together on an ongoing basis.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes, everything you say during our sessions is confidential, however, in accordance with my regulatory body’s code of ethics I do partake in supervision. This is where I meet with a more experienced therapist to discuss my work with clients which may include you. This is to monitor and aide my practice to help me become a better counsellor. My supervisor is also bound by the same code of ethics so will also keep any information confidential.
I am registered with the BPC and BACP and uphold their ethical standards.
What if I need to miss a counselling session, do I still pay?
Yes, you still need to pay for the session, no matter how much notice you give. It is representative of the commitment you make to the counselling, my time and the space I hold for you.
I do take breaks about 3 - 4 times a year and will always give advance notice of this. You will of course not have to pay for any sessions when I am away.
Where do you provide your counselling sessions?
I hold counselling sessions from The Practice Rooms in Bath (BA11 1RH), and a private room in Warminster (BA12 9BN). Both are central locations, accessible by public transport with paid parking nearby. Please note however that both buildings have a lot of stairs with no lift so are unfortunately not fully accessible.
Do you offer online counselling?
I do not offer online counselling at this time.
If it’s open ended counselling when will it end?
Everyone’s journey is different, it’s about what feels right for you. There will always be an ongoing conversation about how the counselling is going and when the time comes that you wish to end we can plan that ending together.
If I want to start counselling with you, what do I do next?
If you would like to start counselling with me, please get in touch using the contact form and I will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a free introductory phone call where we can talk things through and book your first session.