How I work
We live in an increasingly complicated and fast-paced time. I offer a non-judgmental, safe and confidential space in which you can talk openly about thoughts and feelings in a way which might not be possible with friends or family.
Together we will develop an understanding of what troubles you and why. Through this process, you can gain a sense of control and a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions.
With growing self-awareness, compassion and insight into your relational dynamics, repetitive unhelpful patterns of behaviour can emerge. This understanding is the birthplace of change that allows, over time, for a more fulfilled and authentic life.
The therapeutic relationship between you and I plays an important part in this process. It is a powerful conduit to facilitating change. As relational beings, we are shaped and being shaped by the experiences that have, in the past, and continue to influence who we are.
Getting Started
It can be hard to know where to start. What to expect? Sometimes a brief phone call can help answer some initial questions.
Initial consultation
Usually I suggest we meet for an initial consultation, charged at my standard rate. This appointment is an opportunity to get to know each other and confidentially discuss what brings you to see me, what you would like to get out of therapy and how we might work together. It is without obligation to continue.
I will ask questions about you and explain what therapy involves. I shall further inform you about my working policy. You will have the opportunity to clarify any questions or concerns you may have about the process of therapy and my approach.
If we both feel at the end of the assessment that therapy with me will be beneficial for you, we will proceed to agree on our contract and regular meeting times.
Time-limited or open-ended framework
The length of therapy is unique to each client and we will discuss this in your initial consultation. Among other factors, it depends on what you seek help with. Whatever the length of therapy, our agreement can be reviewed at any point.
Time-limited work can give you a taste of how therapy works. It can also provide focus if you seek to address a specific problem. Open-ended work is wide-ranging and can last for as long as it needs to. It offers the possibility of in-depth exploration of aspects to yourself that you mightn’t have thought about before. As such the therapy may transform itself as we progress.
Treatment sessions
Sessions are 50 minutes long at a rate of £65. You reserve a regular session day and time and it remains yours for as long as we work together. We shall both endeavour to meet regularly and not cancel or miss sessions.
Online or Face-to-Face appointments
Missed or cancelled sessions will be charged at the full session fee. In exceptional circumstances, I shall do my best to reschedule to an alternative appointment during the same week at no extra cost. However, this cannot be guaranteed.