Fees and FAQs

Experienced Counselling, Supervision and Bereavement Support in North Yorkshire and Online

COME AS YOU ARE. A QUIET SPACE TO PAUSE, BREATHER AND BEGIN TO MAKE SENSE OF THINGS

I offer a warm, supportive space, to explore what is going on for you, at your pace. You can choose from conventional Face-to-Face, Online, or Walk-and-Talk therapy, depending on your needs (and the weather.) 48 hours notice is needed to book an in person appointment at the clinic. I understand cost can be a consideration, and I am happy to discuss this with you.
Charges: £60.00 per session for:

Face-to-Face Meetings
Zoom/Face-Time/Whattsapp meetings
Walk-and-Talk sessions in Kirkbymoorside

Each therapy session is 50 minutes. 

Fees are payable 24 hours in advance by BACS  
48 hour notice required for cancellations.

Do you offer supervision for counsellors?

Yes, I also offer clinical supervision for counsellors, including small group supervision. You can find out more about supervision [here]

Supervision: £85 for 1.5 hours
Group Supervision: £40 pp for 1 hour

To join one of the Bereavement Cafes please click [here]
To book a free online consultation:

To see if we can work well together, please email Pauline at:
pauline_straw@hotmail.com or
complete the contact form.
FAQs

Counselling and psychotherapy can support anyone facing emotional, psychological, social, cultural and physical challenges.
Even small issues, if left unaddressed, can build up and affect multiple aspects of life — work, relationships, self-esteem.
Typical signs include:

  • Low energy

  • Mood swings

  • Disturbed sleep or appetite

  • Loss of motivation

  • Difficulties concentrating

These are indicators that something deeper may need attention. It’s often at this point that people seek change or support.

Research highlights how acute stress can impact long-term mental and physical health (PubMed article).

Each person’s needs are unique.

  • Relief after a few sessions – short term work is usually for 6 -10 weeks

  • Deeper support over several months

  • Ongoing maintenance work with regular reviews

  • The frequency and duration is adapted to suit your situation.

  • In-person and walk and talk sessions are available in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire

  • Online therapy available throughout the UK

  • 50 minutes per session

  • Confidential initial consultation (by phone or online) to see if we are a good fit

  • Exploration of goals and expectations

  • Decision together on whether to start therapy

  • Weekly ongoing sessions to build awareness, insight and resilience

  • Person-centred

  • Bereavement – Individual and Goup facilitation in Bereavement Cafes. 

  • Gestalt

  • Existential

  • Solution-focused therapy

  • Use of metaphor and narrative tools

  • Option for psychoeducation and goal-setting

  • Flexible, integrative approach tailored to your needs

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