Working With Me

The first sessions

The first few sessions form an extended consultation period. This gives us time to understand what you’re bringing, how you experience yourself in relation to others, and what you might need from the work. You’ll have space to talk about your background and the difficulties that have led you to seek therapy, and we’ll pay attention to how it feels for us to meet and think together. As I’m getting to know you, you’ll also be getting a sense of me and whether this way of working feels right for you.

Short-term and open-ended therapy

I offer both short‑term work (usually under six months) and open‑ended therapy, which some people choose to continue for longer. We’ll consider what might suit you best during this initial period.

As the work develops

As the work develops, we’ll explore the issues that feel most alive for you and the relational or internal patterns that may be holding you back from a more settled or fulfilled life. Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually held weekly. We’ll review the work regularly to ensure it continues to meet your needs and to think together about how the process is unfolding.

In person and online

I also offer online appointments.

What people bring

People come to therapy for many reasons, including:

• anxiety, panic, or a sense of dread that’s hard to explain
• low mood, or feeling flat, numb or disconnected
• relationship difficulties and patterns that keep repeating
• low self-esteem and harsh self-criticism
• grief and loss, including losses that are harder to name
• life transitions, such as becoming a parent or changing career
• stress and burnout
• trauma and its longer-term effects

If what you’re experiencing isn’t listed here, please don’t let that stop you getting in touch. Many people come to therapy without a clear label for what they’re feeling, and that’s a perfectly good place to start.

Getting started

If you’d like to arrange a first session or have any questions, please get in touch. You can find my fees on the Fees page.