Frequently asked questions

What will a session be like?

We will usually start by reviewing the week and discussing the impact of any new ideas or techniques from the previous session. We might then agree a main focus for the rest of the session, and following this agree how any progress can be applied to day to day life in the week ahead. 

What we focus on may also depend on the stage of therapy. In the first few sessions we might spend time understanding any patterns or experiences that have led you to feel distressed and then draw these together into a visual map that explains what’s keeping you stuck. We’ll also agree some goals for our work and how to measure these. We will then work together to find the steps that work to release you from the old familiar patterns. These might be drawn from your strengths and life experiences or from some of the powerful techniques for ‘head and heart’ change that I have used to help people countless times. 

In a later phase of therapy we might start to meet less frequently, focussing on strengthening the progress you have made in our work, as well as making a plan for coping if things change. 

Where do sessions take place?

In Petersfield I work from Worcester House on Dragon Street, and in Shoreditch at House of Creative which is on Shoreditch Highstreet. I also offer sessions online over Zoom or Microsoft Teams  

How many sessions will I need?

This is a very common query and something I’m happy to discuss. Everybody’s needs are different but it might be easier for us to understand how long we might need after meeting a few times.

As a rough guide, common difficulties such as an episode of anxiety or depression, when experienced by people who have previously enjoyed stability and good wellbeing in their lives, tend to take between eight and sixteen sessions to address. More long-standing difficulties could take longer but this really depends on your circumstances.

Do you take insurance clients?

I am registered with AXA and Bupa.

How much will it cost?

Sessions are £80-£120. I operate a sliding scale for the session fee, reflective of different levels of earnings. Payment is by bank transfer.

What is the cancellation policy?

Sessions cancelled within 48 hours will incur the full session cost.