Question 1

What’s the procedure for starting therapy?

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If you’re interested in starting therapy, please begin by reviewing these FAQs. If you have further questions about working together, please contact me.The next step is to complete the Initial Enquiry Form. I’ll review your responses to get an initial sense of whether I might be a suitable therapeutic fit for you. If so, I’ll email you to arrange a free Zoom call. This will give us an opportunity to talk through your therapeutic needs, preferences, and goals, and to decide whether to book a tester therapy session.Before your first session, I’ll send you my Terms and Conditions Contract and a Client Information Form to complete and return, and I’ll ask for payment in advance. I’ll then reserve the same weekly session time exclusively for you.

Question 2

How frequent will our sessions be?

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I offer weekly sessions at the same day and time each week. I don’t offer more or less frequent sessions.

Question 3

How long is each session?

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Each session lasts 50 minutes from the agreed start time.

Question 4

When will our sessions be?

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I offer sessions on:Mondays8:00am-8:50am9:10am-10:00am11:50am-12:40pm1:30pm-2:20pmTuesdays and Wednesdays8:00am-8:50am9:10am-10:00am10:40am-11:30am11:50am-12:40pm1:30pm-2:20pm
I don’t offer earlier or later sessions, or sessions on Thursdays, Fridays, or weekends.Session slots for new clients are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.

Question 5

How much does each session cost?

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Each session costs £140. I don’t offer reduced-fee sessions.

Question 6

How do I pay for our sessions?

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Payment is due weekly in advance, by 4pm the day before your session, via bank transfer.

I don’t accept payment from third parties (e.g., insurance companies or employers).

Question 7

Where will our sessions be?

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I offer in-person sessions at Token House, London, EC2R 7AS.

Question 8

Is the building where our sessions will take place accessible?

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Unfortunately, Token House is not accessible for people who are unable to climb stairs.

Question 9

Do you offer online session?

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No; I work exclusively in person and do not offer online sessions.

Question 10

What if I can’t attend a session?

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Please prioritise weekly attendance, as consistency is essential for therapeutic progress.CancellationsIf you cancel a session with at least 48 hours’ notice from the session start time, there’s no fee to pay. If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice, the full session fee (£140) is payable.ReschedulingIf you need to reschedule a session, please give at least one week’s notice (e.g., by letting me know in the previous session). Later requests to reschedule can’t be accommodated and are therefore treated as cancellations, as above.Frequent or extended absencesAs a general guideline, I anticipate no more than 12 cancellations or reschedules in a calendar year, and no more than three in a row or within any calendar quarter. Beyond this, I may initiate a discussion about moving to a different session time (subject to availability), paying to hold your session time, or ending our work together.

Question 11

How long will our work last?

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I offer open-ended therapy, meaning there is no fixed or maximum number of sessions. We’ll review our work at regular intervals, and you’re free to end therapy at any time.

Because people respond to therapy differently, no therapist can predict outcomes or specify in advance how many sessions will be most helpful. In practice, most clients choose to work with me for at least three months, with many continuing for a year or longer.

Therapy is an investment in yourself and an act of self-care, so please take the time you need.

My work is grounded in long-term, relational therapy. I focus on working at depth—understanding the underlying patterns, experiences, and relationships that shape how difficulties arise—rather than offering short-term or symptom-focused interventions. This kind of work typically takes time and benefits from consistency and commitment.

If you’re looking for brief, fixed-term, or solution-focused therapy, I am not a suitable therapeutic fit for you. In that case, I recommend seeking a therapist who specialises in short-term work.

Question 12

What client groups do you work with?

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I work with individual adults aged 18 and over.

For safety, clients must:
Be registered with a UK-based GP
Provide a UK-based emergency contact

Question 13

What psychological areas do you work with?

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I work with individuals to explore a range of psychological areas including, but not limited to:AbortionAffairs and betrayalsAnxietyAttachmentBereavementBullyingCareersChildhood bereavementDepressionDisabilitiesDiscriminationFamily issuesGender, sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD)High sensitivityIllnessInfertilityLGBTQ+ identitiesLonelinessLow self-esteemMiscarriagePast abusePregnancy and birthRelationship issuesSeparation and divorceSpiritualityStressValues and meaning

Question 14

What psychological areas do you specialise in?

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I specialise in working with people who are:
Experiencing low self-esteem
Questioning their identity, values, and how to live an authentic and meaningful life
Experiencing loss, bereavement, or the prospect of dying

Question 15

What forms of therapy do you offer?

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I work pluralistically, meaning I’m trained in several forms of therapy and tailor how I work to each individual client.

The forms of therapy I most often incorporate into my work are:
Existential-phenomenological therapy
Person-centred therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; second-wave and third-wave)

Question 16

What client groups don’t you work with?

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To provide safe, appropriate therapy within the current scope and capacity of my independent practice, I don’t work with: 
People under the age of 18
Insurance-funded clients
People with a criminal record or who are currently engaged in illegal activity
People with a history of physical violence towards other people or property
People who are currently receiving individual therapy from another practitioner (I do, however, work with clients who are receiving couples or family therapy, or who are under the care of a psychiatrist) 
People seeking therapy to meet academic, professional, or other third-party requirements
People experiencing acute psychological distress or crisis requiring urgent or emergency care
People who are currently perpetrating physical or psychological abuse, neglect, coercive control, or other serious harm
People who are involved in, or anticipate being involved in, legal or regulatory proceedings where their mental health may be relevant
People who are known to be in close relationships with my current or former clients

Question 17

What client groups might you not be a suitable therapeutic fit for?

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There are some client experiences about which I may need to request further information to determine whether or not I can provide safe, appropriate therapy within the current scope and capacity of my independent practice. These include, but are not limited to:
People experiencing addictive, compulsive, or obsessive thoughts or behaviours (e.g., substance misuse, body-focused repetitive behaviours such as skin-picking or hair-pulling, or OCD)
People experiencing hallucinations (other than those occurring only at sleep onset or waking), delusions, paranoia, or significant dissociation
People experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, or significant body image issues
People experiencing ongoing physical or psychological abuse, neglect, coercive control, or other serious harm
People experiencing PTSD or panic attacks
People engaging in ongoing self-harm
People who have previously attempted to kill themselves or who are seriously considering doing so

Question 18

What if I don’t feel you’re a good therapeutic fit for me?

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It’s important to find a therapist who’s a good fit for you.

To help you, I recommend these resources:
Counselling Directory
Welldoing MatchPlus

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