I offer short term counselling and longer term psychotherapy, on a one-to-one basis. (If a couple wish to see me regarding pre- or post-natal issues, this can be discussed).

Some people prefer to establish a time-frame for the work at the outset; others prefer to allow the therapeutic relationship to develop and deepen over a longer period of time. There is no right or wrong way.

When you first contact me, I will arrange a short, free chat on the phone in order to ensure I am the right person to help you. We will then arrange an initial consultation when we will meet, in person or on Zoom. At this meeting, I will ask you what has brought you to therapy, ask factual questions to begin to have more of a picture of you, and begin to think with you about whether what I offer is appropriate to your needs. The initial consultation will take place over one (or more, if needed) sessions and generally costs £80.

If we agree to work together, we will find a time of the week that suits us both. Fees will be agreed at the first session or during an introductory email.

Boundaries are important in therapy. Sessions take place in the same place and at the same time each week. I let clients know in advance of any impending breaks, and issues of confidentiality and missed sessions are clearly explained from the start. Please also note that any data stored by me (eg your name, address, email, phone number, GP details etc) is strictly in compliance with new General Data Protection Regulations.

I adopt the standard practice in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy of charging for missed or cancelled sessions (unless otherwise agreed). This policy is undertaken as therapy is a commitment by both parties, and as such the session time is exclusively allocated to the client and not re-allocated in the event of absence. Session fees can be discussed in more detail at the first meeting and I will email you printed details of the way I work.