You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Having your story heard is empowering.

About therapy

People come to therapy for many different reasons and at different times in their lives. For some people, it’s a long-term issue, for others, it’s short or medium-term, as it can be helpful to talk about a recent issue. For children and adolescents, it can offer support during difficult times and be a chance to build better mental health practices early on. Talking to a therapist offers a safe space to work with a professional who can help you explore and understand more about yourself, how you may be feeling in the present, considering your past and focusing on the future you would like to have.

Taking the first step

Making the decision to come and talk to someone can take some time. Choosing to make the first step to get in contact can be difficult and provoke some anxiety. To help make this a bit easier, we can have a 15-minute call (without charge). We can talk briefly about what you might be looking for in therapy or a therapist and how I can help. This can help you decide whether you would like to book an initial appointment with me.

Our initial session is for us to meet and to start to get to know each other a little. Most importantly, it is for you to see if I’m someone you think you could become comfortable with and build trust with and that I might be able to understand what is going on for you and what would be helpful. It’s important that you feel that we can work together. Research consistently shows that the most important factor in therapy outcomes is the relationship between the client and therapist.

How it works

If you decide to come and see me, our sessions will last up to 50 minutes. I offer face-to-face sessions at the clinic and adhere to strict covid-19 policies in line with government guidelines. I also offer sessions online. For some people, having sessions both in-person and online works as it offers flexibility. The building I work from has a ramp and a lift, so it is suitable for all to access.

I receive referrals from GPs, psychiatrists, independent and state schools, other psychological professionals and through personal recommendation. Alternatively, you can self-refer directly to the clinic.