Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do sessions cost?

Sessions are £75 per 50-minute session, held regularly on a weekly basis, and conducted online using Microsoft Teams.

Payment details and practical arrangements are discussed clearly before we begin, so there are no surprises.

What happens in the first session?

The first session is an opportunity to talk about what’s brought you to therapy and to get a sense of how it feels to work together.

There’s no expectation to cover everything, and we can go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. We’ll also leave time for questions and to think together about next steps.

How long does therapy usually last?

Some therapeutic work is focused and time-limited, particularly when there’s a specific concern you’d like to explore. Where the work involves trauma, chronic overwhelm, or changes to long-standing relational patterns, it often needs a longer-term approach in order to support meaningful and lasting change. We would talk openly about pace and duration, with no expectation to commit in advance.

Therapy is also an opportunity to build your internal therapist — the skills and understanding you carry with you between sessions. Many people return from time to time to continue exploring, or to work on things in smaller stages. This is completely normal and part of the process.

How often would we meet?

Most people begin with weekly sessions, as this tends to offer enough continuity and trust-building to support the work. Over time, we can review this together and adjust if needed.

Any changes to frequency would be discussed collaboratively, rather than decided in advance.

What kind of therapy do you practise?

I work in a trauma-informed, relational way, which means that feeling safe and understood is central to the work.

My approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural ideas. Rather than following a single model, I adapt how I work to the person in front of me and what they’re bringing.

I take a non-pathologising stance, meaning I’m less interested in labels and diagnoses and more interested in understanding your experiences in context — including how past relationships and patterns may be shaping the present.

What happens if I’m unsure therapy is helping?

This is a very normal part of therapy, and something I welcome us talking about. You won’t be judged for raising doubts or uncertainties.

If you’re unsure, stuck, or questioning whether the work feels helpful, we can explore that together. Therapy works best when there’s room to reflect on the process itself, not just the content of sessions.

How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?

Finding the right therapist is important, and it’s okay to take time to decide. You might get a sense from my website or profile whether my way of working feels like a good fit. If you’re unsure, we can talk about this together in an initial session.

It’s also completely okay if you decide not to continue — therapy works best when the relationship feels right for you.