FAQs

The first one or two sessions are an initial assessment where we clarify what is bringing you to therapy and what you want to change.

We explore your current difficulties, the patterns maintaining them, and their impact on your work, relationships, and daily life. You do not need to prepare anything in advance, although it can be helpful to reflect on what feels most important.

We then agree clear goals for therapy and develop a shared formulation of the difficulties. This forms the basis for a structured, individualised treatment plan.

We also discuss how therapy will work in practice and the approaches most likely to be helpful for your needs.

Sessions usually take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis. There is no fixed number of sessions, as this will depend on several factors, including your goals and the therapeutic approach used.

For many people, therapy typically lasts between 6 and 16 sessions. Occasionally fewer sessions are sufficient, though sometimes a longer course of therapy is needed for more complex or longstanding difficulties. 

Regrettably, I do not currently offer ADHD diagnostic assessments.  

I kindly request that you provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel your appointment. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice, and non-attendance with no notice, will be charged at the full session rate.

Remote therapy involves sessions delivered via secure video call or telephone rather than in person. This allows you to access specialist support based on your specific difficulties, without being limited to therapists in your local area.

Research shows that remote therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face sessions across a range of mental health difficulties. Clients often report similar improvements, satisfaction, and engagement, while also benefiting from the convenience and accessibility of accessing support from home.

A Clinical Psychologist is a HCPC-registered healthcare professional trained to assess and treat psychological difficulties using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Clinical work is informed by psychological science and includes developing a structured understanding (formulation) of an individual’s difficulties, including patterns such as anxiety, avoidance, perfectionism, and procrastination.

This approach is not solely focused on goals or motivation, but also on understanding the underlying psychological processes that maintain difficulties, and how these can be changed in a sustainable and evidence-based way.

Life coaching typically focuses on goal-setting, motivation, performance, and personal development. It is not a regulated healthcare profession and does not involve the assessment or treatment of psychological difficulties or clinically formulated models of psychological functioning.

For many people experiencing procrastination, perfectionism, or ADHD-related difficulties, this distinction is important, as these challenges are often maintained by patterns that require more than goal-focused support alone.

Yes — everything you share with me is treated as strictly confidential. All information and clinical notes are stored securely and handled in line with professional and legal standards. I will ask for your GP’s details, but I would only contact them with your consent, unless I have serious concerns about your safety or the safety of others.

My private practice hours are between 9am-3pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.  I regret that I am unable to offer sessions in the evenings or at weekends.