The first session(s) of therapy will entail an ‘assessment’, involving questions and discussion so I can build an understanding of the issues which have brought you to therapy and what you would like to get from our sessions. At the end, I will share my thoughts and therapeutic recommendations, and you will have space to ask me questions or we can begin treatment planning.

When treatment planning at the end of the assessment phase, we can determine this together in response to your individual needs. With a fuller understanding of your presenting difficulties, accounting for the treatment recommendations of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), and the therapeutic approach we agree to use, an estimated length of therapy can be discussed then. This may also be influenced by your budget, what you are looking for, or how many sessions your insurer has authorised, which will be important to know from the start. While therapies such as EMDR often produce quicker results, and Schema Therapy is a longer-term therapy for sustained change, the complexity of your concerns will shape the necessary length of any treatment you have.

I do not currently offer face-to-face therapy sessions; at present, I only deliver this online. However, should this change, this website will be updated accordingly.

Online sessions offer you accessible and convenient support from the comfort of your own space, wherever you might be in the world, allowing many individuals to engage more fully in the therapeutic process than having to acclimatise to an in-person clinic which may not best accommodate their needs. Indeed, many clients like and prefer online therapy as its flexibility offers a stable supportive space in one's life, and can feel less disruptive than the issues which sometimes happen through in-person therapy.For those with trauma histories, it can feel safer to do therapy online when the world feels so threatening. Online sessions are also ideal for individuals with busy work and life schedules, physical health or mobility concerns, those who travel regularly, those who find commuting stressful, and those living in more remote areas. Research evidence and anecdotal experience demonstrate that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy, including for EMDR therapy. I use a virtual therapy platform called Bilateral Base which integrates EMDR processing functions for smooth online delivery of treatment.

My private practice runs on Tuesday evenings and Thursdays. Please contact me to enquire about my current availability on these days.

£130 per session. Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly, depending on your needs.Reports are charged at the hourly rate.Most insurance providers accepted - Bupa UK (not international), WPA, Healix, Aviva, Vitality, AXA.Please enquire about sliding scale / concession fees.

What you share in therapy is strictly confidential, however there are some rare exceptions where confidentiality may be breached. Examples include if I deemed that you or someone else was at risk of harm, or if you disclosed details involving a crime, or if I was required to by law. I typically will encourage you to contact an appropriate source of help, however if you are unable to do so then I have a clinical duty to act on this and keep parties safe. This will be discussed with you first if any concerns arise.

I do not offer crisis support as part of my services. If experiencing a mental health crisis, please engage with dedicated crisis support staff by contacting your local crisis team, calling 111 option 2 or 999, or attending your nearest A&E.