FAQ's

If you’re here, it’s likely that something doesn’t feel quite right—and you’re considering whether therapy could help.

This question often comes from the many misconceptions about what therapy should look like: from lying silently on a couch, to expecting quick-fix techniques, or believing that therapy is only for people with “serious” problems. You might also be feeling overwhelmed by the many types of therapists and therapy approaches out there—and that’s completely understandable.

Therapy can be transformative, especially when it happens within a safe and trusting relationship. It’s a space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply. Therapy during motherhood, in particular, offers a rich opportunity to reflect, grow, and even heal from your own early experiences.

It’s important to work with a therapist who uses evidence-based approaches. I hold the title of Clinical Psychologist, a legally protected designation, and I’m an Accredited Consultant in EMDR therapy. I also use CBT, ACT, CFT and am a level 1 trained IFS therapist—all of which have strong evidence bases, either well-established or emerging.

Online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as in-person sessions. It also offers added flexibility: you can work with a specialist outside your local area, save time on travel and parking, reduce your environmental footprint, and access therapy from the comfort of your own home.

You can read my Online Therapy Guide here.

This depends on what you’re hoping to change through therapy.

For trauma-focused therapy, the number of sessions varies. People working through a single-incident trauma often notice improvement within 8–12 sessions. For more complex trauma, including childhood trauma, it might take 20 sessions or longer.

Some people benefit from a short, focused course of therapy, while others work over a longer period—sometimes months or years—or in several blocks with breaks in between. I tend to work in a focused way, with regular reviews to ensure we’re on track.

We usually begin with weekly sessions. As we move toward an ending, we might choose to space the final sessions further apart.

We can think together about what approach will work best for you.

Therapy sessions are delivered online via Zoom or Bilateral Base, a specialist platform designed for EMDR therapy.

I understand how full life can feel, and how important it is to have a space that’s just for you. Therapy tends to work best when it becomes a regular, reliable part of your week. We’ll agree on a weekly time that fits around your life, and that slot will be held just for you for as long as we’re working together.

Our first session is an assessment and an opportunity for us to begin to understand you and your needs. We can explore your current difficulties, past experiences, relationships, hopes and wishes for the future, and any other areas you think are relevant. We may need more than one assessment session. Following this, if we agree to work together, we will make a plan and continue meeting weekly on the same day/time, reviewing regularly.

I’ll be fully present with you in each session—holding a space that feels safe, steady, and respectful. I ask that you prioritise our time together as best you can, recognising how precious and limited your time and energy may be.

Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged. This is because your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you, and I cannot offer the slot to another client on short notice. This policy helps ensure fairness and consistency for everyone I work with.

Each 50-minute session costs £150.

Each session reflects the time, care, and expertise I dedicate—not only during our time together but also in the planning and preparation beforehand. Staying up to date with best practices is a priority for me, and I invest significantly in supervision, training and research.

I’m currently only able to see clients who fund their own sessions and cannot accept insurance-funded referrals.

I recognise that therapy costs can be a barrier for some. For information on free and low-cost therapy options please click here.

I know how huge it feels considering therapy. There can be so many worries ‘What if I realise I’m broken?’ Or ‘maybe I’ll feel worse?’ We all feel nervous in the beginning. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you take the first step of contacting me. Often reaching out is the hardest part.

Yes, you’re welcome to bring your baby to therapy sessions. In some cases, having them with you can be helpful—especially if part of our work involves exploring your relationship with your child.

That said, you may prefer to arrange childcare so you can focus fully on the session without needing to care for someone else at the same time. This is particularly important if we decide to do trauma-focused work, such as EMDR, which requires your full attention. In those cases, I generally don’t recommend bringing your baby to the session.