Pamela Cross

Any area:  I provide confidential online and phone talking therapy sessions.

Speciality:  I specialise in supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression,  Overcoming Worry, Panic, Low Self-Esteem, Social isolation, Avoidance, Chronic Pain, Genetic Disorders, Difficulty in Regulating Your Emotions, Grief/Loss, Relationship Difficulties, Stress, and Career Counselling. 

Finding the right counsellor is important.   To ensure counselling is right for you and we can work together, I offer an initial pre-counselling introductory chat (which last between 20 to 40 minutes) where you can ask any questions you may have.  

Introduction:
If counselling is new to you and even if you have had counselling in the past, it can be a daunting experience choosing the right counsellor or therapist.  You want to feel reassured you have found the right person who can help you understand and explore difficult moments in your life with their expertise, and a non-judgemental approach.  With this in mind, I understand each client's requirements are different, and this difference is taken into consideration each time with empathy, compassion and care.   

As a qualified therapeutic counsellor with specialist training, I have years of experience working in healthcare with Adults and Young People (YP).  I offer bespoke therapeutic counselling services for each client, understanding what matters most to you, and what you feel comfortable exploring.   There is no pressure.    You can take your time, at your pace, to understand what you are experiencing.  

The process:
Each session provides a safe confidential space for you to explore your difficulties.

1.   Introductory Session:  You can meet Pamela to say "hello", prior to confirming commencing counselling sessions.  This initial chat lasts between 20 to 40 minutes, and can be via video or phone, and cost £10.00.   You can explore if counselling with Pamela is for you, and in turn, if Pamela can support you with the difficulties you are experiencing.

2.   The Assessment: The next session is known as your pre-counselling initial assessment appointment (PCIAA).  This session captures a timeline of difficulties you have experienced throughout your life, and you can explore what feels comfortable for you to share at your pace.   The assessment session last between 60 to 90 minutes.

3.   Counselling sessions:   After your initial assessment, and once confirmed, your sessions can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, this is your decision.   Each session is focused on you and what you would like to explore.   After your assessment, each counselling session last up to 60 minutes.

4.   Duration of counselling:   Short and long-term counselling sessions are avaliable.   However, this is your decision.   It is important to know that you have the deciding say on whether or not to continue with your counselling sessions.  

How much do sessions cost after my initial pre-counselling introductory session?

5.   Individual | Counselling session prices effective as of the 1 April 2024:
 - £10.00 Pre-counselling introductory session.
 - £40.00 Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm).
 - £55.00 Monday to Friday - Evenings (5pm to 9pm).
 - £60.00 Saturday and Sunday (fixed rate - 8am to 2pm).

If you have any additional questions, please contact Pamela by using the 'email feature' above.   

 -  Hearing Voices
 -  Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)  |  Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
 -  Dissociation
 -  Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD)
 -  Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS)
 -  Genetic Disorders | Body Image | Birthmarks
(Neurofibromatosis Type 1)
 -  Coercive Control (Relationship problems and Abuse)
 -  Childhood Neglect/Abuse/Abandonment/Trauma.

Individual | Counselling session prices effective as of the 1 April 2024:   
 - £10.00  Pre-counselling Introductory session.
 - £40.00 Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm).
 - £55.00 Monday to Friday - Evenings (5pm to 9pm).
 - £60.00 Saturday and Sunday (fixed rate - 8am to 2pm).

Discounted sessions/concessions offered for: 
Trainee Counsellors | £30.00 per session.

Unemployed, Low Income, & Young People (YP) | *** please use the 'email me' feature to query discounted counselling sessions ***

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Payment:   Sessions are paid by bank transfer prior to your session date.  Pamela understands unforeseen circumstances can cause cancellations. However, if a session is cancelled within 24hours of the session date, a cancellation fee will apply. 

Confidentially (GDPR):
Pamela is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) trained, and adheres to the requirements of data protection legislation, processing information lawfully and securely.