Some common questions about therapy
Fees and practicalities
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Therapy sessions are £85.
There is a discounted fee for the initial consultation session of £60, in case you wish to shop around and try out a few different therapists.
The same fee applies for both face-to-face and online therapy.
I offer a concession rate for counselling students. Please contact me for details.
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I am an AXA Health-recognised Psychotherapist, which means you can claim for treatment under the terms of your AXA Health plan.
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Sessions are 50 minutes, usually once a week, though I work flexibly with clients who prefer fortnightly or monthly check-ins. Because a core philosophy of my practice is helping you build the capacity to 'be your own therapist,' we will regularly review your progress. The goal isn't to keep you in therapy forever; it’s to give you the internal tools to confidently step into your own authority.
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Nothing. You will see these terms used in a variety of ways, by different people, to describe what is essentially a talking therapy. Let's refer to it as therapy.
How to ‘do’ therapy
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We'll look at what brought you to therapy, what you would like to achieve, and get a sense of whether we can work together. It's an opportunity for you to ask me questions and decide whether you feel comfortable with how I work. At the end of the session you may feel you want to continue, or take a bit of time to reflect on the decision.
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Research consistently shows that the strongest predictor of success is the ‘therapeutic alliance’ - the quality of the bond and collaboration between therapist and client. It is less about a specific ‘type’ of therapy and more about how well we work together toward your goals.
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A good therapist should feel like a collaborative partner. Beyond their qualifications, you should look for someone who demonstrates warmth, empathy, and the ability to explain your challenges in a way that feels hopeful and resonant to you. It's about finding a ‘fit’ where you feel truly heard and understood.
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There is no single 'best' therapy, but research indicates that ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) are highly effective for anxiety and depression. But, the most successful outcomes occur when the therapy is tailored to your unique situation. My approach focuses on building 'psychological flexibility' so you can manage difficult symptoms while moving toward a meaningful life.
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The best way to determine the right therapy is through an initial consultation. While the specific model (like ACT) is important, the strongest indicator of progress is the therapeutic relationship. If you feel heard, safe, and understood during our first session, that 'fit' is often more important than the specific brand of therapy being used.
Read more about the importance of the therapeutic relationship in my blog.
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This is the exact trap of the highly self-aware person. You cannot intellectualise or out-think a nervous system response like a freeze state or a sudden wave of anxiety. Knowing 'why' you are anxious is a great start, but real shift happens when we move past the thoughts and work with the body. We bring a warm, playful curiosity to those stuck loops, using simple somatic practices to turn your intellectual insight into a real, lived daily change.
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