Our first session is an opportunity for us to build a shared understanding of what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to gain from our work together.

If you already have a clear idea of what you'd like to work on, we'll explore your current difficulties in more depth, including how they developed, what might be maintaining them and how you've been managing so far. We'll also discuss your goals for therapy, whether that's something specific and measurable, such as reducing a particular behaviour, or something more personal, like developing a better understanding of yourself and your experiences. Together, we'll begin identifying a direction for our work and how therapy might help you get there.

If you're less sure what you need from therapy, that's absolutely fine too. We can take a more exploratory approach, looking at what life feels like for you at the moment, what isn't working as you'd like, and how you might want things to be different. Sometimes it helps to start by imagining what life would look and feel like if things were better, and working backwards to understand what might need to change.

Whichever approach feels right for you, our first session will be a purposeful starting point for understanding your needs and thinking together about how best to move forward. There's no expectation that you'll have all the answers, or that we'll cover everything in one session. We'll work at a pace that feels right for you.

There's no set number of sessions, and therapy can be as short or as long as feels right for you. Some people come with a specific difficulty they'd like help with and find that a shorter period of focused work meets their needs. Others choose to continue for longer, using therapy to explore more longstanding patterns, deepen their self-understanding or navigate different stages of life.

We'll regularly review how things are going and whether our work is helping you move towards what matters to you. You won't be expected to commit to a particular number of sessions, and you're always welcome to discuss taking a break or bringing therapy to an end.

My role is to help you get the most out of our time together, working towards changes that feel meaningful and sustainable for you. We'll make decisions about the direction and duration of therapy collaboratively, with your needs and goals at the centre.

Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your needs, preferences and availability. I generally recommend weekly sessions to begin with, as meeting regularly can help us build momentum, develop a shared understanding of your difficulties and establish a consistent therapeutic relationship.

As therapy progresses, you may find that less frequent sessions feel more appropriate, particularly as you begin putting what we've explored into practice independently.

There's no rigid schedule you need to follow. We'll discuss what works best for you and review the frequency of sessions together, taking into account your goals, circumstances and what feels most helpful. Ultimately, you decide how often you would like sessions.

If you've tried therapy before and haven't found it helpful, I can understand why you might feel hesitant about trying again. There are lots of reasons why therapy might not have worked for you in the past, and I'd be interested in understanding your experiences so we can think about what you might need differently this time.

Something I often hear from clients is that previous therapy felt like an opportunity to talk, but not necessarily to move forward. They may have felt listened to and validated, but wished their therapist had offered more input, challenged their thinking, helped them see things from a different perspective or equipped them with practical ways to manage their difficulties.

I don't take a passive role in our sessions. I'll actively work alongside you to explore patterns, make connections, offer alternative perspectives and, when helpful, challenge ways of thinking or behaving that might be keeping you stuck. Depending on your needs, our work might also involve developing practical strategies and skills that you can take into your everyday life.

My hope is that therapy offers you more than a space to talk about what's difficult. I want you to leave our sessions with something you didn't arrive with, whether that's a new understanding, a different perspective, a practical tool or simply a clearer sense of how to move forward. Ultimately, I want the benefits of our work to extend beyond the therapy room and make a meaningful difference to your life.

That's absolutely okay. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about, how to explain what you're feeling or even where to begin. Some people find it easy to put their experiences into words, while others need more time, particularly if they're used to keeping things to themselves or haven't always felt comfortable opening up to others.

I won't expect you to lead every conversation or leave you struggling to find something to say. I'll take an active role in guiding our sessions, asking questions and helping us explore things together. Equally, there's no pressure to share anything before you feel ready. Building trust takes time, and we'll work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

And if there are moments when you don't know what to say, that's okay too. Sometimes those moments can be just as valuable to explore as the things we do find words for.

Both, when they’re helpful. I believe feeling heard, understood and accepted is fundamental to good therapy, but that doesn’t mean we’ll shy away from difficult conversations.

My approach is warm and compassionate, but also curious and honest. Sometimes that might mean gently questioning an assumption, exploring an unhelpful pattern you may have, or offering a different perspective. Other times, you might find it more helpful for me to be direct and call things out as I see them, particularly when simply agreeing with you might reinforce the very patterns that brought you to therapy in the first place.

I don’t want therapy to be somewhere you simply feel better for an hour, only to leave and find yourself stuck in the same place. I want to work to help you see things differently, understand yourself more deeply and make meaningful changes in your life that will continue to benefit you after therapy ends. Sometimes, that means challenging the way you’re currently thinking or doing things, even when those conversations feel uncomfortable.

Whatever approach we take, we’ll work collaboratively, with your wellbeing and goals at the centre.

Yes. I am in the process of registering with insurance providers such as AXA, Aviva and Vitality. I expect this registration to be complete by the end of November 2026.

Yes. I recognise that accessing private therapy is a financial commitment, and I want to make psychological support more accessible where I can.

I offer a reduced rate of £110 per session for trainee psychologists and trainee healthcare professionals, NHS employees and individuals receiving Universal Credit.

If you think you may be eligible for a concession rate, please mention this when getting in touch.

Absolutely! I welcome neurodivergent clients, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, suspect they may be neurodivergent or are still exploring what neurodivergence might mean for them. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me.

My approach is neuroaffirming, meaning I don't view autism or ADHD as something that needs to be fixed or changed. Instead, I'm interested in understanding how you experience the world, recognising your strengths and exploring the difficulties you might face in environments that aren't always designed with your needs in mind.

I recognise that traditional approaches to therapy don't always feel accessible or helpful for neurodivergent people. I'll adapt how we work to suit your individual needs, whether that means adjusting how we communicate, offering more structure, allowing additional processing time or approaching things differently altogether.

My aim is to create a space where you don't feel the need to mask, explain away or apologise for who you are, and where we can work towards changes that genuinely improve your wellbeing and quality of life, on your terms.

If you're wondering whether therapy could be helpful for you, or have questions about how we might work together, please do get in touch. I'd be very happy to hear from you, discuss what you're looking for and explore how I might be able to support you.

The main differences lie in professional training, the breadth of clinical expertise and regulation.

In the UK, Clinical Psychologists typically complete at least six years of university education, including a three-year professional doctorate, alongside relevant clinical experience. Their training combines psychological theory, research and extensive supervised clinical practice across a range of settings, difficulties and therapeutic approaches.

Clinical Psychologists are trained not only to deliver psychological therapy, but also to undertake comprehensive assessments, develop psychological formulations and draw on different evidence-based approaches to understand and address complex difficulties. This allows them to tailor therapy to the individual, rather than relying on a single therapeutic model.

Unlike the titles counsellor, psychotherapist and therapist, the title Clinical Psychologist is legally protected in the UK. This means practitioners must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and meet its standards of education, training and professional competence. Although counsellors and psychotherapists can also be highly qualified and experienced, their titles are not legally protected, and their training and professional registration requirements can vary.

Ultimately, different professionals bring different areas of expertise, and what matters most is finding someone with the appropriate training, experience and approach for your needs.

Yes. Research has shown that online psychological therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy for many common mental health difficulties. Studies have also found that the quality of the therapeutic relationship, an important part of effective therapy, can be comparable whether sessions take place online or in person.

Online therapy offers the same opportunity to build a meaningful therapeutic relationship, explore your experiences and work towards lasting change, with the added flexibility of attending sessions from a space where you feel comfortable. It also removes the need to travel, making therapy easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.

However, online therapy isn't necessarily the right fit for everyone. During our initial consultation, we can explore your individual needs and circumstances to make sure that working remotely would be appropriate and beneficial for you.