How does therapy work?
The work unfolds in the relationship between client and therapist. It is one where you are free to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences with an impartial but understanding other who listens patiently without judgment. It is a shared journey, undertaken together, where we unravel your experiences and emotions. Through this process of exploration, you can develop a better understanding of yourself.
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We start with an introduction, and this is about us getting a sense of each other. Discussing the practicalities of our work, such as the day and time we will meet. Next, we move on to assessment, where I invite you to tell me what brought you to see me. It will help us both to get an idea of what the focus of our work will be. We will agree on an area of work and discuss how long we will work together during contracting. Naturally, things may change, and we can revisit the contract at any time.
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Therapy is most effective when you are open and honest about your feelings and experience. It may feel strange at first, and I encourage you, especially if you are new to therapy, to relax and take your time. I suggest that initially, we agree to work together for six weeks, during which time we will review the work and see how we are doing.
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I believe that it is essential to find the right therapist for you. That is why I offer a free initial consultation. Following this, I provide short-term and open-ended therapy remotely online. We will meet on the same day and at the same time each week. Therapy can be for a set duration of time or open-ended, depending upon your needs. Sessions last for 50-minutes, I charge £65 per session.
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People come to therapy for many different reasons. Some may feel unable to cope with a problematic situation or experiences from their lives, both past or present. Some may worry about future events. Others may feel lost or overwhelmed with their lives and generally 'stuck'. Whatever the reason you are reading this page, I intend to highlight some of the issues I often see.
Anxiety
There are times when we all experience anxiety. Maybe it is before a job interview, before travelling or an exam. Feelings may include a general sense of unease, worry, panic or fear. For some, sensations will be fleeting and mild, but they may be prolonged and intense for others, like a persistent nagging feeling of dread.
In therapy, we aim to slow things down and work mindfully to explore the origin of your feelings that may lead to anxiety and seek to find ways to manage and deal with situations as they arise.
Depression
Feelings of sadness, unhappiness or being generally fed up are all valid read reasons for coming to therapy. But depression is more than feeling this way. Depression is an illness that often lasts for weeks, months or longer and can feel devastating. Depression can lead to feelings of isolation, becoming withdrawn or shut down. It is not something that changes quickly, and support will likely take many forms, including working with your GP.
In therapy, we explore your experience of living with depression. It is not a quick-fix; instead, it is a non-judgemental, supportive relationship where you can talk openly and honestly about your feelings.
Relationships
Humans are social animals. Born helpless and raised within an environment where we are reliant upon our caregivers for survival. Therefore, we form our earliest experiences in a relationship. Later, our childhood experiences, school and adolescence, all create a map of our understanding of relationships. I believe that our experience of being in the world stems from many different relationships. These include our relationship with ourselves, our family and friends, colleagues and co-workers. Our relationship with pets, work, money, sex, social media and the list is endless.
Relationships may feel rewarding and joyous, or challenging. Therapy supports us in an exploration of who we are, examining patterns of behaviour. The therapeutic relationship creates the opportunity for a new experience where we can grow and evolve.
Loss & Bereavement
Loss can bring up a range of difficult emotions that can be hard to manage, ranging from anger, sadness, loneliness, shock, guilt, and grief. Grief is an experience that touches us all at different times in our lives. It may be the pain we feel for a lost love or the career we did not pursue. Relationships that ended, possibly feeling unresolved. The loss of a job, social or financial status. The death or departure of a loved one or loss of a cherished pet can devastate us, bring up feelings of abandonment.
Therapy provides a supportive space where you can talk openly about your feelings and work through them.
ADHD & Neurodiversity Support
Living with ADHD or being neurodiverse brings its own strengths, creativity, and unique ways of seeing the world, but it can also come with challenges such as difficulties with focus, organisation, emotional regulation, or self-esteem. In relational therapy, we explore your experiences in the context of your relationships with yourself and others. Together, we look at patterns, understand your responses, and develop practical strategies to support your wellbeing and everyday life. Therapy becomes a safe, supportive space to celebrate your neurodiversity while addressing the challenges it can bring, helping you feel more confident, understood, and empowered to navigate your world in a way that works for you.
Low Self-Confidence
Living with low self-esteem and low self-confidence can feel discouraging and painful. It can make everyday situations, such as expressing your opinions, asserting your needs, or taking risks, feel overwhelming. You may doubt your abilities, compare yourself unfavourably to others, or feel that you are not good enough. This can leave you feeling hesitant, self-conscious, or disconnected from your own potential.
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Therapy provides a safe space to explore these patterns and understand where they come from. By gently examining and challenging unhelpful beliefs about yourself, you can begin to build a stronger sense of self, develop greater confidence, and approach life with more assurance, self-respect, and ease.