Frequently Asked Questions

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 Assessment sessions are designed to offer a clear understanding of your unique needs, challenges, and goals for therapy. This initial meeting allows us to explore your concerns in depth, discuss relevant personal and relational history, and begin shaping a therapeutic approach that’s right for you.   It also gives you space to ask questions, reflect on whether I’m the right fit for you, and get a feel for how therapy might unfold. Taking this time at the start helps lay a solid foundation for meaningful, effective work together.

Following your assessment, we’ll agree on a plan for your ongoing therapy. This includes deciding how frequently we’ll meet and, where possible, securing a regular appointment time. I typically recommend weekly sessions, as consistent attendance supports the most meaningful and lasting change. That said, I recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, we’ll work together to find an approach that feels both manageable and effective for you. 

 Yes. After our initial assessment together, I typically meet with each partner individually for one session. This gives you the opportunity to speak freely about your perspective and history, without your partner present. It also helps me understand any personal or relational experiences, such as past losses, attachment patterns, or trust ruptures that may be shaping how you connect now. These individual sessions are part of the couples therapy process and are charged at the same couples rate.

 It’s important to feel safe, understood, and comfortable in therapy. The initial assessment session gives you space to share what’s on your mind and get a feel for how I work. I’ll check in with you about how it feels, and I encourage you to take time after the session to reflect. Therapy is most effective when there’s a good fit, and if it feels like another approach might better meet your needs, I’m happy to support you in thinking through the next steps that feel right for you.
 

Yes, absolutely. I welcome and work with people from all backgrounds, identities, and types of relationships. I don’t specialise in LGBTQ+ issues specifically, but the models of  Emotionally Focused Therapy and Systemic therapy can be really helpful in supporting emotional safety, connection, and communication. If you'd like to learn more about how I work, take a look at the Therapy Approach section under How I Work.
 

 
I draw primarily from Systemic Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring the work to your unique needs and relational context. If you’d like to learn more about how these approaches might support you, you can read more under How I Work on the Therapy Approach page.
 

 There’s no fixed number of sessions you must commit to. Therapy is a flexible process, and your needs and goals will guide the pace and duration. Some people come for a short course of focused sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. After our initial assessment, we’ll review your goals together and regularly check in to ensure therapy continues to feel helpful and relevant for you. 

All sessions are 50 minutes.    

Sessions end at the scheduled time even if you arrive late, so we can respect all clients’ appointments.

Fees vary depending on the whether your looking for individual, couple, or family work. You can find full details on session rates in the Prices section under the Therapy Options dropdown menu. 

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If you need to cancel a session I ask for four days notice.  If you’d like to reschedule, this can usually be arranged up to 48 hours before your session, provided the new time falls within the same calendar week and there is availability. Cancellations with less than one week’s notice, or reschedule requests made within 48 hours, are typically charged in full. I appreciate your understanding as this policy helps maintain consistency and respect for both our time.