Each session is a full 60 minutes. While most therapists offer 50 minutes, I believe that the extra 10 minutes gives us the chance to explore things more deeply without feeling rushed.

Therapy works best when it takes place weekly. There is, of course, the option to reduce sessions if you feel you are ready.

The number of sessions depends on your individual needs. We will review progress together every 6 weeks to make sure all is going well.

Yes. Your sessions are confidential. There are some legal reasons why I may need to break confidentiality, but these will be discussed with you at our first session. I may sometimes discuss individual cases with my supervisor. These discussions are anonymised and counselling supervisors are bound by the same rules of confidentiality. Supervision is vital in counselling to ensure clients are always receiving a high standard of service.

Yes. At present, I am only offering counselling online. I use an online platform called Doxy.me, which provides a confidential virtual space for therapy to take place.

I ask for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice of cancellation. Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will, in most circumstances, require payment for the session.

Both are talking therapies. Counselling focuses on specific, current issues and often looks at providing both support and coping strategies. It tends to be shorter in duration.
Psychotherapy goes deeper and looks at more complex factors. In particular, how experiences in the past continue to shape the client’s present. Due to these factors, psychotherapy usually continues for longer.

This is a special technique aimed to reduce the physical and emotional impact of trauma or phobias. For more information please see the Therapies page or get in touch. Rewind is £60 per hour session.