Sessions

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A chance for you to be truly heard...

I appreciate that it can take courage to come and share your experiences so my aim is to make the process as rewarding as possible for you.

Sessions are held in a warm and welcoming harbourside space, created for your comfort. 

" I have found the location to be a peaceful and tranquil setting...When things felt rough and unsteady it was reassuring to know I had a place where I could go and be still but reflective" ~ client feedback 

Counselling can range from a short, solution-focused piece of work to longer-term psychotherapy. 

How we work together is dependent upon your needs and we can talk about what may suit you best during our initial consultation.  

Some of the positive changes that my clients have benefitted from include;   

• Better understanding and self-awareness
• Greater clarity and a sense of feeling 'back in control' of oneself
• Greater ability to make decisions
• Decreased feelings of anxiety, shame, guilt 
• Improved relationships
• A sense of purpose and empowerment 

Please see my 'Testimonials' page for further comments by clients

• I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation to help us decide together if counselling with me maybe helpful for you. 
• A face-to-face consultation will then allow us to explore what is happening for you in a little more detail, consider your background history and establish an initial focus for our work together.

There is no obligation to continue with sessions after our initial meeting, and I will help you to find an alternative therapist if I'm not the right person for you 

Fees can often vary between counsellors and this can be due to a number of factors, including; 

Qualifications and experience, registration & accreditation status, additional post-qualifying specialisms &  location.

• My session fee is £50
• If you are unable to afford my full fee, I offer a limited number places in my practice with reduced fee sessions - please feel free to ask 

If you have private health insurance and wish to see me through this cover, please consult with your insurance company in the first instance

If you are an employer, or represent an agency seeking counselling for staff or service users, please contact me to discuss terms and fees.

• Sessions are by appointment only 
• Sessions are usually held weekly in order for counselling to be most effective. 
• Frequency may change during the course of our work together, as appropriate.
• A commitment to regular attendance is needed in order for therapy to progress 

It is important that you feel able to talk openly in order to gain maximum benefit from sessions. 

I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice and I will discuss confidentiality in full with you during our initial consultation.  

* Please see my 'FAQ' page for further information about confidentiality.

Sharon Nicholson

Registered MBACP (Accred). 

Established Private Practice, 2007. 

Counselling in Dorchester and Counselling in Weymouth, Dorset. 

 "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" - Carl Gustav Jung