How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Therapy can be helpful if you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with aspects of your life. You don't need to have a specific 'problem' or diagnosis. Many people come to therapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, work through life transitions, improve their relationships, or simply have a space to explore their thoughts and feelings. If you are curious about therapy, that's often a good sign that it might be helpful. Part of our work together is making sense of what's happening for you. You don't need to have it all figured out before we begin.

Can we chat before committing?

I offer an initial free 20-minute discussion over the phone or on Zoom. This gives us a chance to discuss your needs and to see if we are a good fit to work together. It also gives you a chance to ask me any questions that you may have.

What happens in the first session?

The first session will focus on understanding your current emotional, physical, and mental situation. We can use this conversation to get a picture of what's going on, helping us plan the work ahead. We will discuss your goals for therapy, discuss important details like confidentiality and safety, and establish how we will move forward, ensuring that you feel fully supported and informed throughout the process.

How many sessions will I need?

The duration of therapy depends on your unique situation and the goals we set together. Some clients find that a short-term plan of about six sessions works best, while others may benefit from a more open-ended approach. We can discuss what feels right for you and create a plan that suits your needs, making adjustments as we go.

How often will we meet?

Sessions are typically once a week at the same time and day. Consistency helps build the therapeutic relationship and maintain momentum. As therapy progresses, we might reduce frequency if that feels right.

What modality to you work with?

I work with Transactional Analysis (TA). TA is a humanistic modality which helps you to understand how your life experiences and relationships shape how you communicate, relate to others, and feel about yourself. It is collaborative, focussing on patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and recognises that you have the power within yourself to grow and change.

What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?

Counselling tends to focus on current issues, such as stress, a recent loss, or a specific challenge. Psychotherapy usually goes deeper, exploring long-standing patterns or past experiences that might be influencing how you feel today. But in reality, the two often overlap, and how we work together will depend on what you need.

Do you work with children?

I do not currently work with children. I am trained to work with adults aged 18-years and over.

Do you work with couples and relationship issues?

Yes, I work with couples and people experiencing difficulties in their relationships. You don't need to be married, living together, or even certain about the future of the relationship to seek support.

Relationship therapy can help with communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, emotional disconnection, life transitions, intimacy concerns, and recurring patterns that leave you feeling stuck. Together, we can explore what's happening in the relationship, develop a deeper understanding of one another's experiences, and find new ways of communicating and relating. I welcome people of all genders, sexualities and relationship structures, and aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where everyone feels heard and respected.

Do you offer online or in-person sessions?

I offer online sessions via Zoom and in-person sessions at my therapy rooms in either Margate or Bethnal Green in East London (18 Victoria Park Square, E2 9PB).

What are your fees?

My fee is £65 for a 50-minute session. Couples therapy sessions are £80 for a 50-minute session. If finances are a genuine barrier, please get in touch to discuss - I have limited reduced-fee spaces available.

Are you supervised?

Yes, I have regular clinical supervision as required by my professional bodies (BACP, NCPS, UKCP, UKATA). This means I discuss my work (confidentially, without including identifying details) with an experienced and qualified supervisor to ensure I am providing the best possible support for my clients. Supervision is a normal and essential part of ethical therapeutic practice.

Still have questions?

Please do not hesitate to get in touch via my 'Contact' page. My free initial 20-minute phone or zoom consultation is an opportunity where we can discuss anything that's on your mind about starting therapy.