FAQs

What happens in the first session?

You don’t need to prepare anything, but it may be helpful for you to reflect before hand on what is most important for you, and anything you’d like me to know. I will do a general background assessment, then we’ll talk in more depth about what’s brought you to therapy and what you’d like to get from it - and we’ll take it from there.

Will you take notes

I may occasionally make brief notes during sessions. I also keep clinical notes which are stored securely in line with GDPR law. Please see my Privacy Policy for more details

What if I need to cancel?

Genuine emergencies cannot be avoided in which case we may be able to reschedule. However, I do ask for at least 72 hours’ notice so cancellations after this period may still be charged at the full rate.

Are sessions confidential?

Confidentiality is a crucial part of the work, and I abide by the BACP’s strict ethical guidelines to protect your privacy. There are exceptions which I will go through during our first session together.

How long will I need therapy?

It depends on your goals and what’s going on for you. I offer both short and longer-term work; we can agree on this together. We will also have regular reviews to discuss how you think things are going.

How do I book / pay for sessions?

Initially you can use the contact form to book a free introductory 15 minutes to see if we’re a good fit. Afterwards, payment is made via BACS and is taken prior to each session.