Services

An introductory conversation — a first chat to see whether peer support feels like a fit, or a one-off consult if that is all you need.

What happens

1. I plan the consultation with you first.
2. In a consultation I will contact you to discuss your needs and requirements.
3. The consultation can take place either via video call or via phone.
4. I will record the video call or call in order to provide you with a clear record of your consultation. This is optional. Recording only happens with your agreement.

A consultation is £55 for the hour. The fee is for the hour we meet and the time I spend reading what you send beforehand.

If you’d like one, use the booking form.

If money is tight, a lower fee can be available. It varies depending on income; I’ll agree it with you discreetly. Just mention it when you get in touch, or tick the box on the form.

Book a consultation

Time set aside for just you, at whatever pace suits. Some people want to talk something through, some want to make sense of a diagnosis or an assessment, some want help thinking about how to approach a service, and some simply want to be heard by someone who won’t be startled by any of it.

This might be a fit if you’re:

• Neurodivergent — autistic, ADHD, a PDA profile, or still working out where you sit
• Living with distressing voices or other mental health difficulties
• Using substances, thinking about change, or somewhere in recovery
• Carrying trauma and wanting a steady, unhurried place to be
• A parent or family member trying to hold it all together

What I bring to it is training in peer support and advocacy, Level 2 Understanding Autism, three levels of training in working with voices, and training in harm reduction, safer injecting, overdose prevention, relapse prevention and motivational interviewing — plus years of living alongside much of this at home. You can see the full list of my training if you’d find that useful.

Smaller groups, held online, for people who find it helps to be around others who understand without much explaining. There’s never any obligation to speak — listening is taking part too, and turning up quietly is absolutely fine.

My background here includes training in group work skills, introduction to youth work and training for trainers, as well as peer support. Groups can be for people with shared experiences, or for parents and family members who need their own space.

The fee depends on how many people are in the group. I’ll confirm it when you enquire — it isn’t a flat hourly fee like the consultation.

I’m putting together training for professional services, and a separate book written for parents. Later there may be online seminars as well. Alongside those, there’s a growing set of free signposting to other organisations and to NHS services.

Have a look at the resources page.