Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make an appointment?

Book a session on the Booking page or 

send me an email, a WhatsApp, an SMS or give me a call. 

Availability

 I am able to offer flexible appointments, including early mornings, weekends and evenings.    

Do you offer concessionary rates?

Because of the cost of living and mental health crisis we are experiencing in the UK I am offering online/telephone sessions for £25.00 or face to face sessions for £35

(Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30)

Sessions will be 50 minutes long.  

Payment to be made in advance.

At other times my fees are: 

£25 per assessment session (up to 50 minutes).  (Online/Telephone only) 

£40 per session (50 minutes) (online or telephone) £50 face to face. 

£45 per session (50 minutes) (online or telephone)  £55 face to face. (Mornings, evenings, and weekends).

Home visits may be available at an additional fee. 

*Couples counselling will be 90 minute sessions (online only). 

 I offer an optional Free 15-minute phone consultation. 

Payment can be made by BACS. 

The fee is payable before the session.

Cancellation policy

 No charge is made if an appointment is cancelled with at least 48hours' notice. A 50% charge will be levied for cancellations with less than 48hours' notice, with a 100% charge levied for cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice.

Contact:

Suzanne.Wood-Simmons@outlook.com 

07827 467058

be weekly or fortnightly.  

Payment to be made in advance.

As a BACP member, I can counsel a student member of the BACP.

How many sessions will I need? 

It is impossible to predict how many sessions you will require, but we can discuss this at our first meeting. I offer long-term, short term or one-off sessions depending on your requirements. 

Will you notify my doctor?

I have strict rules that protect your confidentiality. I will not discuss our work with anyone (other than in my clinical supervision where your name will not be disclosed).

This means that I will not tell your doctor about your counselling as a matter of course. However, If you want me to write to them, we will discuss this in session beforehand. If your health (physical or mental) appears to need intervention from your doctor (in rare circumstances) I may request your permission to write to them, but we will discuss this in session before I do so. So, as a general rule, your doctor will not be aware that you are receiving therapy from me. My counselling practice is independent of NHS primary care services. It is important that you feel safe and that you can say anything when we are in session.

Do I need counselling? 

We are all unique, and there is no sliding scale of needing counselling, everyone has their own pain and discomfort.  Do you feel there are things you might like to talk through? 

Confidentiality

 I take your confidentiality very seriously, and this will be discussed in detail at our assessment session before you tell me any personal information.

If there are other questions you might have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Suzanne.Wood-Simmons@outlook.com 

07827 467058