Questions people often ask before starting.

It is courageous to reach out and ask for support in a challenging time, and you have that courage already. I offer a free discovery call so we can spend a little time together first. Working together is a joint, collaborative decision.

Contact me through the enquiry form or HelloSelf. We then have a free 15-minute discovery call, online or by telephone. I ask what has been going on in your life and hope to be the one to work with you. There is no commitment if you decide not to come with me. If we go ahead, the next step is a 60-minute assessment, followed by your first therapy sessions.

We talk about your safe space and confidentiality, who you can contact if things feel overwhelming, and a risk assessment. I ask about any medication you take, your employment, your general mental state (mood, concentration, sleep and so on) and your family background.

The assessment is 60 minutes. Therapy sessions after that are 50 minutes, and EMDR sessions are 90 minutes.

Weekly to begin with, so you can learn about the tools, techniques and models I use. As your confidence grows we can space sessions out, working together.

It varies a lot, and I let you guide me. Some people come for 8 to 10 sessions. The average is 16 to 20, depending on what you are working on and how much you practise between sessions.

Yes. Therapy is not just about turning up. It is about applying and practising the tools and techniques between sessions too. It is a process whatever therapy you choose, so give it time and allow time for yourself.

Yes, I will be your therapist throughout.

Please come back. It happens, and you are welcome.

I offer ACT, FACT, MBCT and EMDR. You don’t need to decide in advance. We choose together, based on what you are experiencing. You can read more on the services page.

Not yet. Sessions are currently online by video or by telephone. I am keen to offer in-person sessions at a clinic in the Ferndown area in the future.

I am based in Ferndown, Dorset, and work with adults in Dorset and across southern England. I am cautious about working overseas because of risk and the need for local support.

Adults aged 18 and over, including many professionals from business, education, finance and healthcare. I especially enjoy working with low mood, low self-esteem, burnout, life transitions, and women around perimenopause and menopause.

I don’t work with anyone under 18, with couples, or with gambling, sex or pornography addiction. Your GP or a specialist service can point you to the right support.

ACT and MBCT sessions are £90, EMDR sessions are £120, and returning clients pay £85. The discovery call is free. See the pricing page for details.

I work with a variety of insurers. Please check your policy first. I can provide invoices.

Use the enquiry form, or book through HelloSelf, where I am also listed.

I don’t work weekends, and I don’t see clients after 5.30pm in the evening.

Please give 24 hours’ notice to cancel or rearrange. Later cancellations are charged in full.

No. I do not provide a crisis response service. If you have urgent wellbeing concerns or are in crisis, contact your GP, GP out of hours, NHS 111 or the Samaritans, or go to your local A&E. Call 999 in an emergency.