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Compassionate Counselling in Suffolk
Discover calm, compassionate, and personalised counselling at The Calm Lantern Counselling.
With over 25 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families, I offer a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need someone to listen, you are welcome here.
Together, we can gently explore what you are going through and help you find your own path forward.
My approach to counselling
At The Calm Lantern Counselling, I offer online and telephone person-centred counselling that is tailored to your unique needs and led by you.
My approach is rooted in compassion, experience, and a deep understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, and the challenges life can sometimes bring.
I provide a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard and understood.
Person-centred
My counselling is tailored to you, focusing on your individual needs and what matters most to you. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Experienced
With over 25 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families, I bring extensive knowledge and understanding to my work. My aim is always to offer thoughtful, professional support in a calm and respectful environment.
Compassionate
I approach every client with genuine empathy and understanding. I create a space where you can feel safe to be open and explore your challenges without judgement.
Counselling offers a space where you can pause, reflect, and begin to understand yourself more clearly.
Who can I help
At The Calm Lantern Counselling, I believe that everyone has the potential to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. My counselling approach is person-centred, which means I work alongside you to explore your experiences and help you find your voice, especially if you have felt unheard or not truly listened to.
Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings, uncover your strengths and values, and help you move forward in a way that feels right for you.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel truly heard, accepted, and understood.
Accessing Counselling in a Way That Feels Right for You
I understand that everyone feels comfortable in different ways, so I offer a couple of options for accessing counselling. Whether you prefer to meet online or over the phone, you will receive the same calm, compassionate, and confidential support in a space that feels right for you.
How You Can Access Counselling
Online
You can access counselling from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Online sessions offer flexibility and convenience, making it easier to fit support around your daily life and personal commitments.
Over the Phone
If you prefer not to use video, telephone counselling offers a gentle and accessible way to talk. It allows you to connect and be heard wherever you feel most comfortable.
My Fees
Initial Consultation.
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation, either by phone or online.
This is a brief, informal conversation to help us decide whether working together feels right. You can share a little about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions, and get a sense of how I work.
Please note that this consultation is not a counselling session, and there is no obligation to book further sessions. Full counselling takes place during booked, paid appointments.
Concessions may be available — please feel free to ask.
I currently offer counselling online and by telephone. If face-to-face sessions are introduced in the future, these will take place in a comfortable and suitable hired therapy room.
Online
£40 for 50 minuites
You can access counselling from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Online sessions offer flexibility and convenience, making it easier to fit support around your daily life and personal commitments.
Over the phone
£40 for 50 minutes
If you prefer not to meet in person or use video, telephone counselling offers a gentle and accessible way to talk. It allows you to connect and be heard wherever you feel most comfortable.
If you're unsure which option feels right for you, we can talk about this during the free 15-minute consultation.
Online & Telephone Counselling
What is online counselling?
• Online counselling takes place through a secure video platform (Microsoft Teams).
• We talk face-to-face through your device in real time.
• Seeing your counsellor can help build connection, engagement, and a sense of therapeutic presence while allowing you to remain in your own comfortable space.
• Clear instructions will be sent before your first session, and support is available if you feel unsure.
Telephone counselling
• Sessions take place by phone at the agreed time.
• You will need access to a quiet, private space where you will not be overheard.
• Telephone counselling can feel more comfortable for some people, especially if being on camera feels overwhelming.
What you will need
• A phone, tablet, laptop, or computer
• A stable internet connection (for online sessions)
• A private, quiet space where you feel safe and comfortable
• Headphones are optional but can help with privacy
You do not need to be confident with technology. Guidance will be provided if needed.
If technology doesn’t work
• If a session is disrupted due to technical issues, I will attempt to reconnect.
• If we are unable to continue online, we may switch to a telephone session or rearrange the appointment.
• The focus always remains on your support, not the technology.
Benefits of online & telephone counselling
Counselling from the comfort of your own home.
• No travel time or travel costs
• Greater flexibility around appointment times and location
• Reduced anxiety about waiting rooms or being seen by others
• Easier access to support when you need it
• Suitable for people with mobility difficulties, anxiety, or busy schedules
Confidentiality and privacy
• Online and telephone counselling take place in a secure and confidential setting
• You are responsible for choosing a private space where you will not be overheard or interrupted
• I work within professional ethical guidelines to protect your confidentiality at all times
• Headphones can help support privacy during sessions
Is online or telephone counselling effective?
• Research and experience show that online and telephone counselling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy
• Many people find it easier to open up when they are in familiar surroundings
Help with setting things up
• You do not need to be confident or experienced with technology
• Clear, step-by-step instructions will be sent before your first online session
• I am happy to offer gentle guidance if you feel unsure about joining the session
• Time can be allowed at the beginning of the first session to help you settle in
• If online counselling feels difficult or stressful, telephone sessions are always an option
You don’t need to be good with technology. Clear instructions and support are provided, and we can take things at a pace that feels comfortable for you. The aim is to make accessing counselling feel as calm and straightforward as possible.