FAQs

No. Many people worry that they won’t know what to say or where to begin. This is very common, especially if you haven’t had a space like this before.

Therapy does not require you to arrive with everything worked out or organised. Some people begin by talking about what has been on their mind recently, while others start with something small or simply with how it feels to be sitting there. Often, once the session begins, what needs attention naturally starts to surface.

There is no right or wrong way to begin. We take things one step at a time.

Feeling nervous or unsure about starting therapy is very common. Many people worry about what to expect, whether they will be listened to, or whether what they are experiencing is “enough” to bring.

You don’t need to have clarity before you begin. Therapy offers a space where you can talk at your own pace, and where your feelings and experiences will be met with care and respect. You won’t be judged for what you bring, and you won’t be told what you should or shouldn’t feel.

The length of therapy varies depending on what you bring and what feels most helpful.

After the initial assessment, therapy is offered in six-week blocks, with weekly 50-minute sessions held at a regular agreed time. Working in six-week blocks provides a clear sense of structure and containment, helping the process feel manageable rather than open-ended or overwhelming.

Some people come with a specific difficulty in the present, while others arrive with longer-standing or more complex experiences, emotional patterns or relational difficulties. Whether the work is more suited to counselling or psychotherapy is something we explore together during the initial assessment, rather than something you need to decide in advance.

At the end of each six-week block, we take time to review how the work is going and to decide together what feels most appropriate next.

Yes. I offer both in-person and online sessions. I hold a recognised certificate in online and telephone counselling and psychotherapy, so the work can take place safely and effectively in either format.

Some people prefer to attend sessions in person in a dedicated therapeutic space, while others find that online sessions offer greater flexibility. The quality and pace of the work remain the same, and we can discuss together what feels most suitable for you.

Therapy can sometimes bring up strong feelings, and this is a natural part of the process. My role is to offer a calm, steady and respectful space where whatever arises can be acknowledged and explored at a pace that feels manageable.

You are not expected to push yourself beyond what feels safe. We work together thoughtfully, with attention to what feels supportive for you in that moment.

Sessions are charged at £80 per weekly fifty-minute session, for both in-person and online work.
The initial assessment session is charged at the same rate and is a standalone session, with no obligation to continue.

If you are a therapist in training and would like to discuss fees, you are welcome to contact me directly.

Because your session time is held specifically for you, I ask for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel a session. Sessions cancelled with less than this notice, or missed without notice, are charged in full.

If you decide to bring therapy to an end, I ask for at least two weeks’ notice so that we can work towards a thoughtful and contained ending.

Confidentiality is a central part of therapy. Everything shared in sessions is treated with care and remains private.

There are a small number of situations where confidentiality cannot be maintained, such as where there is a serious and immediate risk of harm to you or someone else, or where certain criminal acts are disclosed. In these rare cases, I have a professional responsibility to act in line with safeguarding and legal requirements.

Outside of these exceptions, sessions remain confidential.

I do not work directly with insurance providers and ask clients to self-fund their sessions. I am able to provide receipts for payment if needed.

The best first step is to get in touch by email. Many people contact me to arrange an initial assessment session or to ask a brief question before booking.

You don’t need to share personal details at this stage. A short message is absolutely fine.

If you have a question that isn’t answered here, you’re welcome to get in touch by email. Many people contact me to ask a brief question or to check something before arranging an initial assessment session.

You don’t need to explain your situation in detail at this stage. A short message is absolutely fine. From there, we can decide together what feels most appropriate, whether that’s arranging a first session or clarifying any practical details.