Frequently asked questions

Sessions last 50 minutes, and cost £100 (payment is required at least 24 hours before each session).

You’re welcome to get in touch via the contact form or email to arrange a free 15-minute consultation. This is a chance for us to briefly discuss what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit. If we decide to work together, we would arrange the next session, and I would send over some forms to complete beforehand, such as the therapy agreement and intake form.

Sessions take place online via a secure video platform. You can join from a private and comfortable space, and I will send you a link ahead of each session. Many people find online therapy to be a flexible and comfortable way to access support.

No, at the moment I only offer online therapy.

Before your first full session, we will usually have had a brief 15-minute consultation to see whether working together feels like the right fit. The first full session is an opportunity for me to understand your difficulties in more depth. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, the main challenges you’ve been experiencing, and what you’re hoping for from therapy. The early sessions are often more exploratory and assessment-focused. This means I may ask more questions as I build a fuller understanding of what’s been going on for you, what might be contributing to things feeling difficult, and getting to know you as a person. This helps guide how we move forward in a way that feels thoughtful and tailored to you. I tailor my approach to each person, and we can focus on what feels most relevant to you — whether that’s current challenges, patterns you’ve noticed, or past experiences.

No, there isn’t a fixed number of sessions that you need to commit to. You are free to end therapy at any point if you feel it’s no longer helpful or no longer the right time for you. Some people come for a shorter period of focused support, while others choose to continue for longer. If you’re thinking about stopping or taking a break, you’re always welcome to discuss this with me. We can think it through together and I can support you in considering what might feel like the right next step.

This can vary from person to person, and it’s often difficult to give a set number of sessions before we’ve had a chance to meet and understand what you’re looking for from therapy. We’ll usually begin to get a sense of this together in the early sessions, as we talk through your goals and what feels most helpful. For some people, a shorter period of focused support is enough, while others may benefit from longer-term work. This isn’t something that needs to be fixed from the start — we can keep it under review and adjust as we go, depending on your needs and how things are progressing. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy.

I do not currently offer diagnostic assessments for ADHD or autism. These types of assessments are usually carried out by multidisciplinary teams, so they are not something I provide as part of my independent practice. However, I have experience working with individuals who have received diagnoses of ADHD or autism, and have a good understanding of how this can impact day-to-day life. I can offer support if you are neurodivergent, exploring this as part of your identity, or adjusting to a recent diagnosis. This might include making sense of your experiences, understanding patterns, and finding ways to support yourself moving forward. If you are specifically looking for an assessment, I would be happy to help signpost you to appropriate services.

I understand that things can come up and you may need to cancel or reschedule a session from time to time. However I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed appointments, are charged in full.

No, Clinical psychologists do not prescribe medication. If you would like to consider the role of medication in relation to your mental health, we can discuss this. Only GPs, Psychiatrists, or independent prescribers can prescribe medication.

Therapy is a process that takes time, and meaningful change often develops gradually. It’s important that the space feels supportive, helpful, and aligned with your needs. If you ever feel that therapy isn’t meeting your needs — whether that’s the pace, focus, or approach — I encourage you to bring this into our sessions so we can think about it together. These conversations can feel difficult, but they are an important part of the process, helping us reflect on what’s working and adjust where needed. If it feels like I may not be the right fit for you, I can support you in considering alternative options and signpost you to other services if helpful.