Counselling in Okehampton

Photo of Rowena Jane Hillier, Counsellor, MBACP
Rowena Jane Hillier
Counsellor, MBACP
My work is undertaken within a spiritual framework. I am able to offer a safe place where you can be heard, thus enabling you to look at issues, feelings and emotions. I will give you the support and clarity you require to empower you to make the changes in your life you feel you’d like to make. I am able to work in a creative way this can often help when you feel that word are just not enough to express what you are feeling. I am able to work not only with the problem on top but also with any underlying problem or pattern of behavior you may wish to change.
My work is undertaken within a spiritual framework. I am able to offer a safe place where you can be heard, thus enabling you to look at issues, feelings and emotions. I will give you the support and clarity you require to empower you to make the changes in your life you feel you’d like to make. I am able to work in a creative way this can often help when you feel that word are just not enough to express what you are feeling. I am able to work not only with the problem on top but also with any underlying problem or pattern of behavior you may wish to change.
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Syeda Daniel
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Many people from all walks of life can occasionally lose their direction or can struggle with stress, anxiety, and /or depression. Therapy can be a helpful process to work through these difficulties, supporting you towards improved well-being and healing of emotional difficulties. Within our sessions, we will work towards your goals, focusing on taking the time to understand you and your individual needs. You will be heard with non-judgment, compassion, kindness and empathy. Together we will work to find a way forward to improved well-being in a caring and meaningful way.
Many people from all walks of life can occasionally lose their direction or can struggle with stress, anxiety, and /or depression. Therapy can be a helpful process to work through these difficulties, supporting you towards improved well-being and healing of emotional difficulties. Within our sessions, we will work towards your goals, focusing on taking the time to understand you and your individual needs. You will be heard with non-judgment, compassion, kindness and empathy. Together we will work to find a way forward to improved well-being in a caring and meaningful way.
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Deevette Short
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I recognise that we are all unique and your reasons for seeking therapy will be as individual as you. I am here to help you figure out how you feel, and offer a safe space to experience those feelings without embarrassment, guilt, shame or judgement. Real change comes from within, as your counsellor I am there to help you make that happen. I will support you to understand yourself more fully, find trust in your own instincts and find solutions that work for you, whether it's improving your relationships, managing stress, or overcoming challenges.
I recognise that we are all unique and your reasons for seeking therapy will be as individual as you. I am here to help you figure out how you feel, and offer a safe space to experience those feelings without embarrassment, guilt, shame or judgement. Real change comes from within, as your counsellor I am there to help you make that happen. I will support you to understand yourself more fully, find trust in your own instincts and find solutions that work for you, whether it's improving your relationships, managing stress, or overcoming challenges.
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Kim Jane Dudko
Counsellor, MBACP
I have worked with clients suffering in many different areas, anxiety, depression, burn-out, anger, grief, loss, trauma, stress, relationship troubles, drug abuse and more. I also have a great understanding of workplace stress and career issues. ​ My aim is to work with you in a sensitive, non-judgemental and respectful way, supporting you in your time of trouble, so that you can move into a greater sense of well-being.
I have worked with clients suffering in many different areas, anxiety, depression, burn-out, anger, grief, loss, trauma, stress, relationship troubles, drug abuse and more. I also have a great understanding of workplace stress and career issues. ​ My aim is to work with you in a sensitive, non-judgemental and respectful way, supporting you in your time of trouble, so that you can move into a greater sense of well-being.
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Anna M Neville Wellbeing and Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling lost or stuck? Are you looking to make changes in your life? As a fully qualified counsellor, I am able to offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore the issues that you choose to bring. Being listened to & heard can really help and counselling is unique in offering this. We will work together to unpack and make sense of what you are thinking, feeling and experiencing at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I have experience of working with people from the age of 6 to 70+ having worked in schools and charities for young people and adults.
Are you feeling lost or stuck? Are you looking to make changes in your life? As a fully qualified counsellor, I am able to offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore the issues that you choose to bring. Being listened to & heard can really help and counselling is unique in offering this. We will work together to unpack and make sense of what you are thinking, feeling and experiencing at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I have experience of working with people from the age of 6 to 70+ having worked in schools and charities for young people and adults.
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Lucy Skye
Counsellor, MBACP
You found your way here because of your courage and your desire for something to change. I understand how hard it can be to reach out. Our work will start by honouring your strengths and supporting you to hold and ease the challenges that you are experiencing. I hold an anti-oppressive space to support you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to feel more present and content in your life. To believe that you have choice and to feel you have positive control.
You found your way here because of your courage and your desire for something to change. I understand how hard it can be to reach out. Our work will start by honouring your strengths and supporting you to hold and ease the challenges that you are experiencing. I hold an anti-oppressive space to support you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to feel more present and content in your life. To believe that you have choice and to feel you have positive control.
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Dr Rochelle Woollacott
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
People come to therapy for many different and important reasons. For some it is to discuss difficult and emotional experiences, while for others its to have a space in their week to reflect and make time to check-in with themselves. I ask all my clients to come with an open-mind as therapy can take you on a journey of self-discovery. I have worked with many clients with varying degrees of personal difficulties; severe and mild distress including depression, anxiety, suicide, low-self-esteem, earlier life trauma, PTSD, relational difficulties and many more.
People come to therapy for many different and important reasons. For some it is to discuss difficult and emotional experiences, while for others its to have a space in their week to reflect and make time to check-in with themselves. I ask all my clients to come with an open-mind as therapy can take you on a journey of self-discovery. I have worked with many clients with varying degrees of personal difficulties; severe and mild distress including depression, anxiety, suicide, low-self-esteem, earlier life trauma, PTSD, relational difficulties and many more.
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Anton Bruce
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Do you have anxiety or depression on you? Is your self esteem low? Sometimes it's hard to know which way to turn, to find a way out or through. I know that we can feel when it's time to talk, a sense of what we need - even if we're not sure what to say or how we'll say it. Sometimes we can feel disconnected from our lives, as if we're not really a part of it. We can have a sense of unease, emotions bubbling away under the surface. Trauma can sit dormant within us for years; unresolved issues or feelings of shame and guilt. Do you want to reconnect with yourself? Like you could begin afresh?
Do you have anxiety or depression on you? Is your self esteem low? Sometimes it's hard to know which way to turn, to find a way out or through. I know that we can feel when it's time to talk, a sense of what we need - even if we're not sure what to say or how we'll say it. Sometimes we can feel disconnected from our lives, as if we're not really a part of it. We can have a sense of unease, emotions bubbling away under the surface. Trauma can sit dormant within us for years; unresolved issues or feelings of shame and guilt. Do you want to reconnect with yourself? Like you could begin afresh?
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Basia Louise Worsley: Psychotherapy Humanistic Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Basia Louise. I'm an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Humanist/Clinical Supervisor and a member of BACP with a private practice in Newton Abbot. I believe one of the most important aspect in counselling, is first, in choosing the person you'll do your best work with and then in the building of that theraputic relationship of trust. I offer an open, caring, safe and non judgemental space where I help people get to the root of what is causing their problems and support them in discovering ways to change their lives for the better.
Hello, I'm Basia Louise. I'm an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Humanist/Clinical Supervisor and a member of BACP with a private practice in Newton Abbot. I believe one of the most important aspect in counselling, is first, in choosing the person you'll do your best work with and then in the building of that theraputic relationship of trust. I offer an open, caring, safe and non judgemental space where I help people get to the root of what is causing their problems and support them in discovering ways to change their lives for the better.
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Photo of Dave Wakley, Psychotherapist, MBACP
Dave Wakley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you distrustful, fearful and overwhelmed by your own emotions and sensations? Do you wish you could eliminate them? Issues arising from trauma or early attachment may manifest in a number of ways including painful thoughts and memories, anxiety, depression, rage, physical pain and sensations (including unexplained physical symptoms, CFS, fibromyalgia and low energy). By viewing our thoughts, sensations, feelings and behaviours not as symptoms, but as 'parts' of us which are attempting to cope with life, we can learn about, and work with them in a compassionate and non-pathologising way.
Are you distrustful, fearful and overwhelmed by your own emotions and sensations? Do you wish you could eliminate them? Issues arising from trauma or early attachment may manifest in a number of ways including painful thoughts and memories, anxiety, depression, rage, physical pain and sensations (including unexplained physical symptoms, CFS, fibromyalgia and low energy). By viewing our thoughts, sensations, feelings and behaviours not as symptoms, but as 'parts' of us which are attempting to cope with life, we can learn about, and work with them in a compassionate and non-pathologising way.
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Dr Anna Southall
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you (or your client) are experiencing psychological symptoms as a result of a traumatic event, and looking to seek resolution to the impact of such symptoms, I offer a clinically recommended treatment over the course of 12 sessions on a weekly/fortnightly basis. Following initial assessment, approaches will be planned virtually or in person.
If you (or your client) are experiencing psychological symptoms as a result of a traumatic event, and looking to seek resolution to the impact of such symptoms, I offer a clinically recommended treatment over the course of 12 sessions on a weekly/fortnightly basis. Following initial assessment, approaches will be planned virtually or in person.
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Charlotte Dinnis
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Charlotte, an integrative counsellor based in Exeter. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or feeling “not good enough”? Are your relationships being impacted not just with others but with yourself too? Perhaps your relationship with food and your body is changing, too. Do you feel like something needs to change? I specialise in helping individuals navigate these challenges with a compassionate, integrative approach that puts your goals first, at your pace.
Hello, I’m Charlotte, an integrative counsellor based in Exeter. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or feeling “not good enough”? Are your relationships being impacted not just with others but with yourself too? Perhaps your relationship with food and your body is changing, too. Do you feel like something needs to change? I specialise in helping individuals navigate these challenges with a compassionate, integrative approach that puts your goals first, at your pace.
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Dr Gill Walker
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help those who seek clarity about their situation, through discussion of the challenges. Viewing issues from multiple perspectives, including evidence based models helps you to get things more in perspective, more malleable, and more manageable. I see to your needs & provide resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving.
I help those who seek clarity about their situation, through discussion of the challenges. Viewing issues from multiple perspectives, including evidence based models helps you to get things more in perspective, more malleable, and more manageable. I see to your needs & provide resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving.
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Two's-Talking Counselling & Supervision Service
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
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Emma White
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Welcome, as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I provide a supportive, intuitive approach to therapy. I hold a person centered, humanistic, holistic outlook and have experience and training in working with trauma. Offering a calm, confidential space, my intention is for us to work together, to establish day to day coping strategies as well as exploring underlying issues. We simply start with where you are now, even when things are difficult, and consider ways forward. Enabling you to live life more fully, feel more at ease and make decisions that feel right for you.
Welcome, as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist I provide a supportive, intuitive approach to therapy. I hold a person centered, humanistic, holistic outlook and have experience and training in working with trauma. Offering a calm, confidential space, my intention is for us to work together, to establish day to day coping strategies as well as exploring underlying issues. We simply start with where you are now, even when things are difficult, and consider ways forward. Enabling you to live life more fully, feel more at ease and make decisions that feel right for you.
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Helen Breeze
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you wanting to bring about changes to your life and the way that you live it? Things may feel overwhelming, difficult to manage, or you just feel stuck and don't know how to move on. You may be dealing with feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, low mood , depression, anger, sadness or loss. You may be struggling with a relationship, your relationship with yourself, a bereavement, ADHD,autism,OCD,a stressful life transition or an eating disorder in which i have a specialist dipolma. I will help you to explore whatever is troubling you, at a pace that feels safe. I have extensive experience & see my professional role as a privilege.
Are you wanting to bring about changes to your life and the way that you live it? Things may feel overwhelming, difficult to manage, or you just feel stuck and don't know how to move on. You may be dealing with feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, low mood , depression, anger, sadness or loss. You may be struggling with a relationship, your relationship with yourself, a bereavement, ADHD,autism,OCD,a stressful life transition or an eating disorder in which i have a specialist dipolma. I will help you to explore whatever is troubling you, at a pace that feels safe. I have extensive experience & see my professional role as a privilege.
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Emily Burns Child Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Emily is a Child and Adolescent Therapist who has worked therapeutically with children and families for over twenty years. She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot. She works with play, creative arts, mindfulness, visualisations and other techniques to help children and young people cope with and make sense of anxiety and strong emotions. She is experienced in child-parent work and offers support to parents and professionals. She has specialisms in trauma and attachment and works with vulnerable children at Trevi and Psychology Associates.
Emily is a Child and Adolescent Therapist who has worked therapeutically with children and families for over twenty years. She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot. She works with play, creative arts, mindfulness, visualisations and other techniques to help children and young people cope with and make sense of anxiety and strong emotions. She is experienced in child-parent work and offers support to parents and professionals. She has specialisms in trauma and attachment and works with vulnerable children at Trevi and Psychology Associates.
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Chris Eames
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you finding life hard right now? Do you know something’s not quite right, but are struggling to make sense of what's going on? You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships with others, either at work, or in the family. You may have noticed that it’s becoming harder to regulate your emotions, or impossible to make decisions about your own life. Talking to someone neutral can help you get back in touch with what you really feel, leaving you free to make the decisions you need to get back on track. Whatever your situation, I can help you make sense of whatever's going on, and support you in finding a way through.
Are you finding life hard right now? Do you know something’s not quite right, but are struggling to make sense of what's going on? You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships with others, either at work, or in the family. You may have noticed that it’s becoming harder to regulate your emotions, or impossible to make decisions about your own life. Talking to someone neutral can help you get back in touch with what you really feel, leaving you free to make the decisions you need to get back on track. Whatever your situation, I can help you make sense of whatever's going on, and support you in finding a way through.
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Lori Thackham
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Welcome - I am an experienced counsellor offering support for anxiety, depression and trauma to adults and young people. You may be feeling stressed, anxious, sad, lonely, depressed; have low self esteem/self worth; you may be feeling confused or stuck. I can help you identify your needs and how to get them met in ways that support a greater sense of wellbeing and improved mental health . I work flexibly to help you gain clarity and a deeper understanding to enable you to find solutions & make decisions to move forward in your life. I am also a qualified Counselling Supervisor. I offer concessions to trainee counsellors.
Welcome - I am an experienced counsellor offering support for anxiety, depression and trauma to adults and young people. You may be feeling stressed, anxious, sad, lonely, depressed; have low self esteem/self worth; you may be feeling confused or stuck. I can help you identify your needs and how to get them met in ways that support a greater sense of wellbeing and improved mental health . I work flexibly to help you gain clarity and a deeper understanding to enable you to find solutions & make decisions to move forward in your life. I am also a qualified Counselling Supervisor. I offer concessions to trainee counsellors.
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Sarah Mills
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Sarah. I became a counsellor as I believe in the healing power of the counselling relationship. Sometimes we can feel lost and alone with how we feel. Having someone to share and work through our thoughts and feelings with, in a safe, nonjudgemental environment can help us to make the changes we want to make and begin to move forward with our lives.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I became a counsellor as I believe in the healing power of the counselling relationship. Sometimes we can feel lost and alone with how we feel. Having someone to share and work through our thoughts and feelings with, in a safe, nonjudgemental environment can help us to make the changes we want to make and begin to move forward with our lives.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Okehampton

20+

Average cost per session

£50

Counsellors in Okehampton who prioritize treating:

90% Anxiety
90% Stress
85% Depression
85% Self Esteem
80% Relationship Issues
75% Trauma and PTSD
75% Family Conflict

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

100% Aviva
100% Bupa
100% Vitality

How Counsellors in Okehampton see their clients

85% In Person and Online
15% Online Only

Gender breakdown

85% Female
15% Male
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Okehampton?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.