Janet Neal BA(Hons), PGCE, MBACP(Accred.)
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Cheadle, Stockport and Chorlton, Manchester

FAQs

How much do the sessions cost?"


I charge the half price fee of £20 for your first session with me.This gives us the chance to assess whether we can work together, for you to ask any questions and if you decide to continue to have some time on what has brought you to see me.If I feel I am not the best person for you I will let you know in the first half hour and will not charge.
Subsequently, I charge £40 per one hour session. If you have a low income or limited funds , I can negotiate a reduced amount for a certain number of clients and I encourage you to discuss this with me.


How long are the sessions? how frequent and how many sessions will I need?
The sessions are for one hour and typically on a weekly basis.I ask you to let me know about any sessions you need to miss or holidays as soon as you are able.I will do the same.
I offer short term work of several sessions and long term work.This will depend on the nature of the issue and what you want and your motivation to change.I will share with you my professional opinion regarding the length of work required however you can leave when it feels right for you.

"What if I can't make an appointment?"

I offer daytime and evening appointments ,Monday to Friday;daytime Saturday.You can have the same time and place each week if desired, equally you can change your day and time from week to week to suit your other commitments.

About Me

Working alongside you I provide the safety, support and potency for you to make positive changes for yourself in the here and now and where appropriate resolve issues from the past that are getting in the way of enjoying your life, pursuing your dreams and fulfilling your potential.

I have worked in finance and as a teacher in mainstream Secondary and college education working with the full range of abilities .I have always loved the experience of learning, myself and providing it for others.
I particularly love the learning that can take place in my work now with clients.

I have myself overcome personal and professional challenges.I have worked in a high pressured environment and I have had times of combining working and studying with the added responsibility of the care of others.I have changed careers successfully and experienced my two children , now aged 26 and 23, leaving home and becoming independent. I now provide supportive, empowering, safe and confidential time and space for you to get in touch with, and make real changes to your lives.

I have used my skills to work with people to manage their difficulties and improve their lives for the past thirteen years.
I am commited to my Continued Professional Development, up to date study and experience so that I can work with you in an effective way to meet the challenges you are facing.I trained initially in Person-Centred Counselling then successfully completed four years of training in Transactional Analysis . Other approaches I can draw on in our work together are CBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Grounding and Relaxation and Creative Visualisation.I enjoyed a placement as an Age Concern Counsellor and now work in private practice with individuals and couples from the age of eighteen upwards.