
Email counselling is flexible and accessible – maybe you don’t have enough privacy for video or phone calls, you might feel too anxious to speak, or maybe you have small children and find it hard to fit in regular sessions. It’s also great for having a record of your sessions that you can look back on. I have a blog post here with more reasons why it may be a good choice for you.
Here are some common questions about how email counselling works – get in touch here if you want to ask anything else.
What do I write about?
In your first email, I would suggest writing about the main issues you want to explore in our work together and any previous experiences you’ve had with counselling. In emails after the first session, you can respond to what was in my previous reply but you don’t have to – it’s your space to write about whatever you want to.
How much should I write?
The word limit for your email is 500 words, my reply will also be a maximum of 500 words.
How many emails do you send?
You would send one email a week and I would send a reply. We would agree on a day and time by which you would send me your email, and I would reply 2 working days later. This allows me time to fully consider what you have written and write my response.
Is it secure?
I use Proton Mail which is secure and encrypted. You would need to create a free Proton Mail account for email counselling which is easy to set up, I can send instructions if you need them.
How much does it cost?
Email counselling sessions cost the same as video and phone sessions (see here for my latest fees). I spend the same amount of time replying to your email as I would in any other type of session, and I have had specialist training to ensure I’m working safely and effectively in this way.
Do I have to meet you first?
No, you don’t. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have before booking in for a session, you can contact me here.
Can I mix and match types of sessions?
Yes you can. You can choose what type of session (email, video or phone) you want at any time.
Interested in trying email counselling with me? Get in touch here.
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