‍Fees‍ ‍

Sessions are £80 for 50 minutes, whether in person at London Bridge or online. Sessions run weekly, at the same time each week, to give the work containment and continuity. It is reasonable to think of it as an investment, in yourself, in the process, and in whatever it is in your life that is asking to change.

Before committing to anything, you can book a free 15-minute phone call to ask questions and get a sense of whether this is the right fit.‍ ‍

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if therapy is right for me?‍ ‍

If you're asking the question, that's usually enough of a sign to explore it further. You don't need a crisis or a diagnosis to justify starting. A persistent feeling that something isn't right, a pattern you can't seem to shift on your own, or simply a sense that there's more available to you than you're currently living, all of these are valid reasons to begin. The free 15-minute call exists precisely so you can find out without committing to anything first.‍ ‍

I've never been to therapy before, what should I expect?‍ ‍

Expect it to feel less strange than you think, and possibly stranger than you expect in a good way. There's no script you need to follow and nothing you need to prepare. You talk about what's on your mind, or what's difficult to say, and we go from there together. Many people arrive anxious about the first session and find that anxiety eases considerably once they're in the room, because the pressure to know what to say or do simply isn't there. Additionally, I bring a calm presence that helps ease anxiety.‍ ‍

I've tried therapy before and it didn't work. Why would this be different?‍ ‍

Not all therapy works the same way. Not all of it goes deep enough to shift what matters. If previous therapy felt like it stayed on the surface, coping strategies, advice, symptom management, this is likely to feel different, because it isn't aimed at the surface. It's aimed at what's underneath the pattern, which is usually where lasting change happens. It's also worth saying plainly: fit matters enormously in therapy. A previous experience not working doesn't mean therapy doesn't work for you. It may mean that particular combination wasn't right.

How long will I need to be in therapy?‍ ‍

There's no fixed timeline, and it would be dishonest to give you one. Some people come to work through something specific and finish in a matter of months. Others find that what they came in for opens onto something larger, and stay longer because the work keeps proving useful. What tends to be true is this: it often gets harder before it gets easier, as material that's been avoided starts to surface. That's a normal part of the process, not a sign that something has gone wrong.‍ ‍

What's the difference between counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching?‍ ‍

Coaching generally works with the part of you that's already conscious and future-facing, setting goals, building habits, moving forward. Counselling and psychotherapy work with what's underneath that: the emotional history, the unconscious patterns, the material that coaching doesn't usually reach because it isn't designed to. In practice, the line between counselling and psychotherapy is less important than it sounds, what matters more is depth of approach, which is what this work is built around regardless of the label.‍ ‍

Do you only work with professionals?‍

No. Many clients are self-aware professionals looking for work that goes beyond insight into actual change, but just as many are people coming to therapy for the first time, with no particular framework or vocabulary for what they're feeling. Both are equally welcome. What matters isn't your background, it's whether you're ready to look honestly at what's underneath the presenting issue.‍ ‍

What does a first session look like?‍ ‍

We'll start with what's brought you here, in whatever way makes sense to you, a specific problem, a general feeling, or something you're struggling to put into words yet. There's no requirement to have it organised or clear. Part of the first session is simply to gather information and build an initial image of what needs to change. We’ll get a sense of each other and I’ll explain how I work and the terms and conditions of working together. ‍ ‍

Is everything I say confidential?‍ ‍

Yes. What you say in sessions stays there, with the standard legal and ethical exceptions that apply to all therapists, for example, if there's a risk of serious harm to you or someone else. These exceptions are rare and would always be discussed with you directly wherever possible, not acted on silently.‍ ‍

What if I want to stop?‍ ‍

You're free to stop at any point. It's worth naming that ending a piece of work in the room, rather than simply disappearing, is more useful than it sounds, it gives both of us a chance to understand what's happening and whether stopping is the right call, or whether something difficult in the work itself is what's making you want to leave. But the decision is always yours.‍ ‍

Do you work online?‍ ‍

Yes. Online sessions work well for a large proportion of clients and carry the same fee and structure as in-person sessions. Many people start online and move to in-person later, or the other way round, depending on what suits their life at the time.

If your question hasn't been answered here, please feel free to get in touch by email or phone. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.