Lee Sims

Hey,

If this is the first profile you've visited, welcome in. If not, you'll be pleased to know this isn't another generic about me section that says the same thing as many others but in a slightly different way!

I want you to know that as a therapist, this is what I will do for you as a potential client:

• Always put YOU the client first.
  
• 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!
  
• Not leave long silences throughout sessions (although some are good whilst we are both reflecting on our thoughts).
  
• 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.
  
• Always be honest and considerate in any conversations that we have.
  
• Be open about my own limitations as a therapist and a human and how that might be playing out in the therapy space.
• Be authentic in the way I communicate.

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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:

Preparing for or leaving education.

Relationship breakdowns.

Changes in the family dynamics.

Bereavement.

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.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.

What's Next Counselling can provide support for a number of issues such as anxiety, overthinking, stress, self-harming behaviours, suicidal thoughts as well as self-esteem and sexuality.

Sessions are 60 minutes in length and cost £55. Working exclusively online, this means that I can be flexible around scheduling to meet the demands of your life. Sessions are held by way of telephone calls, video call or email.

My practice prides itself on putting you first as the client. I will work with you to ensure that you are happy with the therapeutic service that is being provided, always offering you the opportunity to offer feedback and ask any questions.

When you enquire about starting therapy, the first step will be a free 30 minute consultation, conducted by either telephone or video call. This will give us both an opportunity to see if we feel comfortable working together and for you to ask any questions you might have about me or the therapeutic process.​

If you decide to commence therapy, I will then email you a client information form to complete and my counselling contract. It is important for you to read the counselling contract before electronically signing it, to ensure you are comfortable with its content and to give you the opportunity to ask any questions about it.

Once the client information form and counselling contract have been returned, we will agree the day and time for your therapy session.

​I ask for payment prior to the session. Once payment has been received, I will email the video link to you or if you are accessing therapy by way of telephone call, I will contact you at the agreed time.