What's Next Counselling
Online, Email and Single Session Therapy
Welcome
My name is Lee Sims. I use the pronouns he/him.​
I am a fully qualified, insured counsellor and psychotherapist who holds registered membership with The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy as well as with The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online.​
I offer Single Session, Short-Term or Long-Term therapy.​​
I specialise in providing counselling services to men and those clients struggling with transitions in their life. Such transitions could be:
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Preparing for or leaving education.
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Relationship breakdowns.
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Changes in the family dynamics.
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Bereavement.
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Difficulties and challenges in being a parent.​
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​​​I also work with those clients who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma, especially generational trauma.
I want you to know that as a therapist, this is what I will do for you as a potential client:
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Always put YOU the client first.
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Structure a therapy session how you prefer it to be structured, so if you want me to lead a session whilst you find your feet, no problem!
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Not leave long silences throughout sessions (although some are good whilst we are both reflecting on our thoughts).
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Check in at the end of the session to make sure we are covering the things you need to work through and that I am understanding you properly.
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Always be honest and considerate in any conversations that we have.
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Be open about my own limitations as a therapist and a human and how that might be playing out in the therapy space.
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Be authentic in the way I communicate.
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What's Next Counselling offers appointments starting at 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (subject to availability). Therapy is offered by way of video call, telephone call or email.
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Please feel free to contact me for further information.
My Services
What's Next Counselling offers a variety of online therapeutic services.
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More details can be found on the services page.
Video & Telephone Therapy
Video Therapy is held by way of Microsoft Teams, FaceTime or What's App Video, which platform is most comfortable for you.
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Video and Telephone Sessions last 60 minutes and are £55 per session, which is payable prior to the session.
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Concessions available for counselling students.
Email Therapy
Email Therapy costs £55 per email which consists of 1,200 words.
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Once the client has emailed their thoughts across (usually by an agreed day and time), I will respond within 72 hours.
Single Session Therapy
Single Session Therapy is designed for those who want to work through a specific issue without committing to more therapy sessions.
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Sessions can be booked for 60, 90 or 120 minutes and cost £70, £97.50 and £125 respectively.
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Please note that Single Session Therapy is NOT suitable for dealing with any long standing traumatic issues or mental illnesses.
FAQs
Common Questions
Is therapy confidential even though they are online?
Yes, therapy sessions are confidential to provide a safe and trusting space for open communication and healing. If sessions are held whilst others are at home, I will always wear headphones to protect your confidentiality.
How frequently should I have therapy?
The frequency of therapy is down to the needs and circumstances of the client. Ideally sessions would be held weekly, but sessions can also be held fortnightly or even monthly.
What issues can therapy address?
Therapy can address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and personal growth challenges.