Wondering whether therapy with me is the right fit for you? Maybe you’re unsure what actually happens in a session or whether I can help with what you’re going through?
Therapy with me isn’t about ‘fixing’ you – you’re not broken. It’s about helping you make sense of your thoughts and emotions, develop practical tools, and get the support you need to move forward.
But it’s more than just strategies and solutions – it’s also about having someone in your corner. A space where you can offload without judgment, feel truly seen and heard, and know that I’m rooting for you.
If difficult thoughts and emotions are getting in the way of the life you want, I can help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
This blog answers the most common questions I get about therapy with me. If your question isn’t here, get in touch – I’d love to hear from you.
WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?
I specialise in working with stressed parents. But I’m not interested in giving you a load of parenting advice (you’re drowning in a sea of that already). My role is to support you, the parent, through the emotional highs and lows of raising a family.
Most of my clients are conscientious, high-striving, deeply caring parents. They love their children to bits but often feel exhausted, anxious, emotionally reactive, or stuck in cycles of guilt and self-criticism. They’re doing their best, but parenting doesn’t feel as enjoyable or fulfilling as they thought it would. Instead, they feel stretched too thin, second-guessing themselves and wondering why they can’t seem to hold it all together.
NB: Due to licensing laws, I can’t work with clients in the USA or Canada. You’ll need to see a therapist licensed in your state or province.
Do I have to be a parent to work with you?
No, you don’t! While I have a special interest in supporting parents, I’m an experienced clinical psychologist who works one-to-one with adults (18+) on a wide range of emotional challenges.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship difficulties, physical illness, or any other emotional struggle that’s getting in the way of the life you want, I can help.
I don’t offer therapy for children, couples, or families, but if you’re looking for individual support as an adult, and you feel like we’d be a good fit, let’s talk.
How DO I KNOW IF YOU're THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR ME?
The best way to decide is to explore my website and see if my approach resonates with you. A good therapist should feel trustworthy, compassionate, and knowledgeable, but also be someone who challenges and supports you in making meaningful changes.
I offer a free 15-minute intro call (book here) so we can chat about what you’re looking for and whether I’m the right fit. If I feel another therapist or service would better meet your needs, I’ll be upfront and help point you in the right direction.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A THERAPY SESSION?
Therapy is structured but flexible and completely tailored to your needs. We begin with assessment sessions to explore your challenges, what’s keeping them in place, and what you want to change. This helps us create a clear plan rather than talking aimlessly.
Once we have this foundation, sessions focus on understanding patterns, regulating emotions, and learning practical strategies to manage stress, self-criticism, and overwhelm. My approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and specialist training in parental burnout.
Therapy isn’t just about reflection; it’s about taking meaningful action. And while the work is important, sessions don’t have to feel heavy – where appropriate, I bring warmth and humour because parenting may be overwhelming but therapy shouldn’t be.
WHERE AND WHEN AND HOW OFTEN WILL I MEET YOU?
Where – I work online because it’s so convenient for me and my busy clients. There’s no hassle or cost from driving or parking when you can see me over Zoom and we can both sit in our joggers, enjoying a hot drink from our favourite mugs.
When – My sessions run during school hours, as I have three young children myself. At the moment, I work term time only (except Fridays) due to limited childcare, though this may change in the future.
How often – Weekly sessions are ideal for building momentum and making meaningful progress. However, fortnightly sessions can work, depending on the nature of what we’re working on, and progress will naturally be slower.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Therapy sessions are 50mins long and cost £130. Payment is taken at the time of booking.
I don’t offer discounted therapy, but fornightly sessions are an option.
I don’t work directly with health insurance companies but am happy to give you a receipt if you want to ask your insurance company to reimburse you. Any such arrangement is entirely between you and your insurance company and your responsibility to organise and manage.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
It totally depends on your unique needs, goals, what else is going on in your life, how able you are to commit to change etc.
I can’t give you a good estimate of how long you could expect to be in therapy until we’ve done a thorough assessment but I see clients, on average, for around 6-20 sessions.
I would suggest that you budget for at least 4-6 sessions to begin to see some improvements in your wellbeing. We’ll review progress regularly to make sure therapy is helping you in the way that you need and you’re welcome to pause or stop therapy whenever you feel ready.
WhAT if i need to cancel my session?
Like most therapists, I operate a 48 hour working day cancellation policy. In some circumstances, it may be possible to reschedule that missed appointment for another slot that week instead.
CAN I CONTACT YOU BETWEEN SESSIONS IF I'M STRUGGLING?
Typically, we’ll keep all contact between us within our allotted weekly therapy hour.
Brief contact between sessions is fine in certain circumstances e.g. I might send you a link to a podcast we mentioned in session or you might want to email me to ask about a skill we agreed you’d practice at home.
I’m not able to offer a crisis service in private practice. If you need urgent help outside of our sessions then I suggest you contact your GP, NHS Direct on 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.
IS WHAT WE TALK ABOUT CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes, everything we discuss in session stays between us. I don’t allow recording, and I keep brief, secure session notes on an encrypted online platform. I work in a private space where I can’t be overheard, and I expect you to do the same.
There are only two exceptions to confidentiality:
Clinical Supervision: Like all psychologists, I discuss cases (without identifying details) with my clinical supervisor (another psychologist) to ensure I provide the best support.
Risk Concerns: If I believe you or someone else is at risk of harm, I have a legal duty to report it. Wherever possible, I will discuss this with you first.
wILL YOU PRESCRIBE MEDICATION?
No, I am not a medical doctor and can’t prescribe medication – I would direct you to your GP to discuss that.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Hopefully that’s answered the main questions you have about what it’s like working in therapy with me.
If you’ve got any further questions or you’d like to book a free 15 minute consultation call with me to discuss therapy then please get in touch – I’d love to hear from you.
