We'll begin by exploring what has brought you to therapy and the experiences that have shaped your life. This is a space to slow down, talk openly, and feel heard without judgement.

Together, we'll explore patterns in your thoughts, feelings, relationships and behaviours. Through thoughtful questions and reflection, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself and how you respond to life's challenges.

As therapy unfolds, we'll build on your strengths, honour the ways you've coped, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others. The aim is to help you feel more connected, more resilient, and better able to live in a way that feels authentic to you.

Healing isn’t linear, and the length of therapy often depends on the nature of your concerns, your goals, and the pace that feels right for you.

Some people benefit from short-term therapy (8-20 sessions) focused on a specific goal. Others may find ongoing support helpful over months or years.

I offer open-ended therapy, meaning we can continue working together for as long as it feels helpful to you.

The initial 6 sessions can be a useful guide for helping you decide if you are wanting to work on short term or more open ended basis.

Feel free to explore the About Me‍ and Approach sections of my website to get a sense of whether my way of working resonates with you.

Trust your instincts. Our introductory call and initial consultation are opportunities for us to explore whether we’re a good fit for working together.

I see the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process, where both client and therapist actively contribute to the work and invest in building trust together.

It may take more than one conversation to determine if we’re a good match but it is important you feel comfortable moving forward.

If you feel that talking therapy might be right for you and you're interested in working together please get in touch via phone or email and I can let you know my availability.

You are welcome to book a free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory call via phone or video. This is helpful if you are new to counselling or have any queries about how I work.

Our first session will be a 50-minute consultation in person or online where we have a time to discuss what has bought you to therapy. After this you will hopefully get a sense of what it is like to talk to me.

Once we decide to work together we will decide on a day and time to meet for weekly therapy. If we decide not work work together, I’d be happy to suggest alternative options or refer you to other resources.

Therapy is a significant investment of time, resources, and emotional commitment.

Time is needed to build trust so we can explore you experience with sensitivity and care. For this reason I do not offer ad-hoc sessions.

We’ll meet for 50 minutes each week, on the same day and time. This is a mutual commitment and supports the continuity of our work together.

There will be breaks during my annual leave which amount to 6-8 weeks per year. These will be communicated well in advance.

I am currently unable to offer double-length sessions or sessions on a fortnightly basis.

I offer online sessions and face to face in London- Dalston E8 and Stoke Newington N16.

I offer a mix of daytime and early evening slots. I do not offer any sessions on the weekend.

My Stoke Newington N16 space is down a staircase of eight of stairs and my Dalston E8 space is up a staircase of 50. They are both well lit and have a handrail.

If for whatever reason it is hard to make it in person one week, I can be flexible and move our session to online.

If you would like to discuss any access needs you may have, you are welcome to get in touch with me.

It is essential in effective therapy to establish and maintain regular contact. I charge the full session fee for unplanned cancellations, as the time is reserved exclusively for you. If I have sufficient notice of the cancellation and can reschedule, I will. 

I recognise the need to take holidays. So long as I have at least two weeks’ notice, I offer up to 4 Holiday Cancellations per year (a ‘year’ starts from the date of the first session) at a £15 admin and retainer fee. Other weeks missed beyond that will be charged for in full.

If for any reason you miss several or frequent sessions, we will need to discuss this. I am unable to guarantee/reserve a regular time for you if sessions are frequently missed.

If I am unable to attend you will not be charged and I will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible and/or try and rearrange the session for another time.

I take off around 6-8 weeks a year so aim to be available for at least 44 weeks of the year for our sessions.

You may be ready to finish therapy when you notice a positive shift in the challenges that brought you here. Life still has its ups and downs, but you feel more able to meet them with self-awareness, confidence, and self-compassion.

Sometimes people want to end therapy because it feels difficult or easier to avoid. If that happens, I encourage you to bring it into our sessions. These conversations can be an important part of the work and help us decide together whether it's the right time to finish or whether there's more to explore.

When you feel ready to end therapy, we’ll discuss it together and agree on an appropriate time to bring our work to a close.

Finishing therapy isn’t goodbye forever. You have may reached your goals for now and can always return if you need support in the future.

Finishing therapy also isn't a failure. It may not be the right time or we may not be the right fit. Hopefully you would have learnt something new about yourself that you can take with you on the next phase of your journey.