laura hordern counselling

Counselling is a rewarding and life changing experience, but it can also feel like a daunting process to undertake at the start, which is why it is important that you find a counsellor who you feel safe and comfortable with.

You may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious at the prospect of finding the right counsellor, let alone starting the therapy itself, and this is where the initial session comes in.

I believe that a first meeting with a counsellor can tell you a lot about whether they feel like the right fit for you, which is why I offer a full, 50 minute initial session at a reduced rate when you contact me directly via my website. This is so that we can meet, take stock and get a feeling for what it would be like to work with each other. After this session you can take your time to think about whether you would like to go ahead with me as your counsellor or not. I encourage you to set up a number of initial sessions with different counsellors so that you can experience differing styles to find one that fits you best.

Setting up an initial session does not have to be a commitment to therapy in the long term, it can simply be taken as a single step towards knowing yourself, and what you want, better.