Frequently Asked Questions

What is your approach to therapy?

I have extensive experience working with people in a relational and personable way, encouraging clients to prioritise and place value on their wellbeing and needs.  I have been told that my approach is both kind and warm (sometimes with a little humour!) but with gentle challenge where appropriate...after all, the only person we can change is ourselves. 

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My approach is to look at both the past and the present, and help you to bring about meaningful and lasting change. 

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What will happen during the FREE introductory call?

I offer a free introductory 20 minute call, which is a chance for you to tell me about what's been going on for you, and you can ask me any questions you may have.  We can then decide whether I may be the right therapist to help you.  There is no obligation to begin therapy with me and you are free to use this as an opportunity for you to make more sense of what you need.

What will happen during the first session?

The first session is where we can meet for an hour, either face-to-face or online, and talk in confidence.  You can elaborate further on what we discussed over the telephone and at the end of this session I will be able to let you know where I think the focus needs to be in the work, and we can decide together how best to move forwards.

How many sessions will I need?

I understand that therapy is a big commitment - both logistically and financially - and have therefore found that most people prefer undertaking a 'short burst' of sessions (around 6-8) to get a feel for the work, before deciding whether to continue in an open-ended capacity or have a break and then return to therapy at a later date.  Approaching therapy in this way allows us to break down a problem into smaller pieces of work (solution focused), which is often more manageable, especially when you may be feeling overwhelmed by the bigger picture.