Am I the right therapist for you?
Finding a therapist you can connect with matters more than people may realise. The relationship between us is central to the therapeutic work, and the trust needed to explore the things that have brought you here builds over time. The best way to know if I am the right fit is simply to meet.
I offer an extended initial assessment, which may take a number of sessions, giving us the time and space to explore what's brought you to therapy, whether we work well together, and whether I am best placed to help or whether something else might serve you better. I don't offer free initial phone calls.
If we both feel ready to move forward, we can continue working together either online or in person, depending on your preference and my availability.
What happens during the extended assessment sessions?
The assessment sessions are a chance for us to get to know each other. I will ask you questions to understand what has brought you to therapy, what you are hoping to work on, and what you are looking for from the process. This will include exploring your current difficulties, relevant background and history, and anything else that feels important to bring. You are equally welcome to ask me anything you like.
We will also cover practical arrangements such as cancellation terms. By the end of the assessment, we will both have a clearer sense of whether we are the right fit and how we might work together going forward.
How often do I go for sessions?
Sessions take place on a weekly basis, at the same time and date as arranged following your extended assessment sessions.
Each session lasts for 50 minutes. I can work with you on an open-ended basis, or our work can be short-term depending on your needs and goals for therapy. Over the course of our work, I will regularly check in with you to find out how you think we are doing together, and if your needs and therapy aims have changed.
I ask that you give two weeks’ notice if you wish to leave therapy, this is so that we have enough time to honour the ending safely. Please visit Fees & Policies for more information.
What is your approach to therapy?
I am a counselling psychologist, integrative psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. This means that I use a range of skills and theories which I tailor depending on your needs. I have provided more detail about this in the About Me section, so please have a look at this page to help get a better idea of my approach, training and the sorts of things I can support you with.
The most important thing is that you feel you can speak to me about the things on your mind, and this is something you will figure out in our first session - whether that's in person or online. In time, you will hopefully get to a point where you can open up in the way you feel you need to so that you can understand yourself better, and you can live your life more fully.
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Both counselling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably but essentially they both refer to talking therapy. Very often counselling is used to describe short-term or goal-specific work, and psychotherapy is open-ended and works on people’s deep seated emotions and issues from the past which is why more time is needed. My training and professional experience are in both counselling and psychotherapy and this is why I offer open-ended and short-term therapy. If you feel that you have a number of things to work on, or if the difficulties you are experiencing have come up in your life over many years, open-ended therapy might be a more suitable option for you.
Where do I practice?
I offer psychological therapy Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
In-person sessions are available at two locations in South London: Croydon and Clapham Junction. Please note that in-person slots are limited.
Online therapy is available nationally and internationally. It removes the commute, fits more easily around work and family commitments, and allows you to work from a familiar environment. Research also supports the efficacy of online therapy, including EMDR, with outcomes comparable to in-person work.
For location details, please visit the Contact page.
Finding a therapist you can connect with matters more than people may realise. The relationship between us is central to the therapeutic work, and the trust needed to explore the things that have brought you here builds over time. The best way to know if I am the right fit is simply to meet.
I offer an extended initial assessment, which may take a number of sessions, giving us the time and space to explore what's brought you to therapy, whether we work well together, and whether I am best placed to help or whether something else might serve you better. I don't offer free initial phone calls.
If we both feel ready to move forward, we can continue working together either online or in person, depending on your preference and my availability.
What happens during the extended assessment sessions?
The assessment sessions are a chance for us to get to know each other. I will ask you questions to understand what has brought you to therapy, what you are hoping to work on, and what you are looking for from the process. This will include exploring your current difficulties, relevant background and history, and anything else that feels important to bring. You are equally welcome to ask me anything you like.
We will also cover practical arrangements such as cancellation terms. By the end of the assessment, we will both have a clearer sense of whether we are the right fit and how we might work together going forward.
How often do I go for sessions?
Sessions take place on a weekly basis, at the same time and date as arranged following your extended assessment sessions.
Each session lasts for 50 minutes. I can work with you on an open-ended basis, or our work can be short-term depending on your needs and goals for therapy. Over the course of our work, I will regularly check in with you to find out how you think we are doing together, and if your needs and therapy aims have changed.
I ask that you give two weeks’ notice if you wish to leave therapy, this is so that we have enough time to honour the ending safely. Please visit Fees & Policies for more information.
What is your approach to therapy?
I am a counselling psychologist, integrative psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. This means that I use a range of skills and theories which I tailor depending on your needs. I have provided more detail about this in the About Me section, so please have a look at this page to help get a better idea of my approach, training and the sorts of things I can support you with.
The most important thing is that you feel you can speak to me about the things on your mind, and this is something you will figure out in our first session - whether that's in person or online. In time, you will hopefully get to a point where you can open up in the way you feel you need to so that you can understand yourself better, and you can live your life more fully.
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Both counselling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably but essentially they both refer to talking therapy. Very often counselling is used to describe short-term or goal-specific work, and psychotherapy is open-ended and works on people’s deep seated emotions and issues from the past which is why more time is needed. My training and professional experience are in both counselling and psychotherapy and this is why I offer open-ended and short-term therapy. If you feel that you have a number of things to work on, or if the difficulties you are experiencing have come up in your life over many years, open-ended therapy might be a more suitable option for you.
Where do I practice?
I offer psychological therapy Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
In-person sessions are available at two locations in South London: Croydon and Clapham Junction. Please note that in-person slots are limited.
Online therapy is available nationally and internationally. It removes the commute, fits more easily around work and family commitments, and allows you to work from a familiar environment. Research also supports the efficacy of online therapy, including EMDR, with outcomes comparable to in-person work.
For location details, please visit the Contact page.
