There is no right or wrong time to consider therapy. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief or changes in your life that feel difficult to make sense of. Perhaps you feel stuck in familiar patterns, or find yourself responding to situations in ways you don't fully understand.

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Sometimes, there is a particular difficulty that brings someone to therapy. At other times, it may be a wish to understand yourself better, reflect on past experiences or explore how relationships have shaped you. You don't need to have a clear problem or know exactly what you want to talk about before beginning.

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Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and explore what has been happening in your life, with curiosity and without judgement.

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Online sessions take place via video call. We arrange a suitable time, and you will receive the details you need to join the session. You will need a stable internet connection and a private, comfortable space where you can talk with as much confidentiality as possible.

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Online therapy can offer flexibility and make it easier to attend sessions from home or another suitable location. 

The first session is an opportunity to begin exploring what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to focus on. We can talk about what has been happening in your life, the feelings or difficulties you have been experiencing, and anything you feel is important to share.

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You don't need to prepare anything or have a clear idea of where to begin. We can take our time and explore things at a pace that feels comfortable for you. There is no expectation to share everything at once or to have the right words.

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Therapy is a process of exploration, and the first session is simply the beginning of that process. We can start from where you feel comfortable and gradually develop a deeper understanding of your experiences together.

The length of therapy depends on your circumstances, needs and what you hope to explore. Some people come with a particular concern they would like to focus on over a shorter period, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore their experiences and relationships in greater depth.

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I generally recommend starting with weekly sessions, as meeting regularly can provide continuity and space for reflection. As our work develops, we can review the frequency and duration of sessions together, taking your needs and circumstances into account.

That’s a really common and completely understandable feeling. Many people feel anxious about opening up, especially at the beginning of counselling. You’re sharing personal thoughts and emotions — things that may have been held inside for a long time — and it’s natural to feel unsure or even vulnerable about doing that.

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You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. We’ll go at your pace, and there’s no pressure to talk about anything you’re not ready to. Sometimes, just talking about feeling anxious or unsure can be a really helpful first step.

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My aim is to offer a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can approach your experiences with openness and curiosity. Building trust takes time, and there is no need to rush the process.

My approach is primarily psychodynamic. This means we may explore how earlier experiences, relationships and the ways we learned to cope continue to influence our feelings, relationships and experiences in the present.

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Alongside my psychodynamic approach, I draw on Emotion-Focused Therapy, Focusing, mindfulness, CBT, DBT and trauma-informed practice where appropriate. The way we work together will depend on your individual needs and what feels relevant to explore.

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Our work is collaborative. I bring my experience and perspective, while remaining curious about your experiences and how you understand them. We can explore things together at a pace that feels manageable for you.