about listening sessions @ 69 Old Market

People book sessions when they’re:

• Stressed about work or study
• Struggling in a relationship or friendship
• Going through a breakup
• Feeling anxious or overwhelmed
• Having a tough time with family
• Feeling stuck and unsure what to do next
• Finding that life feels heavy, confusing, or just too much
• Wanting someone to really listen

What happens during a listening session:

• You get focused, supportive listening and conversation, with a qualified mental health professional
• You have a safe space to speak your mind and share your worries
• You can talk over a specific issue or challenge and find your next step
• You can get help to untangle thoughts, feelings and decisions
• It's a time and space to pause and be present
• It's flexible, local, affordable and confidential 

• Qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with over ten years' experience, trained in deep listening
• Registered with the BPC and the BACP
• Member of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Clinical Associate Member of the Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy

• Sessions are £25 per 30 minutes or £50 for 45 minutes
• 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking

• Sessions begin and end at the specified times
• When you make the booking we will contact you for payment of the deposit to confirm the appointment
• Online sessions are provided via Zoom; we will you send the link on payment of the deposit
• Deposit is transferable once, otherwise non-refundable, except in the event of  Ruth Pooley unavailability
• Listening Sessions is focused, supportive listening and conversation. It is not a crisis service. It is not psychotherapy and does not replace psychotherapy.