What can I expect from therapy with you?

I work with three main client groups, adults with ADHD, those with loved ones in prison and those with chronic, long-term or invisible illness. The reason I work with these three groups is because I have a solid foundation of understanding about their experiences but I also understand that each person is unique.

During our sessions you can expect to be understood, heard and not judged. I aim to provide a safe as possible space for you to explore yourself, your feelings and your motivations without judgement and with understanding. The reason I use the phrase ‘safe as possible’ is because I can't dictate what is safe for you, I can only be open and follow your lead to make the space feel safe for you.

I want to book a session but I’m scared or worried.

Everyone is scared of booking their first session, I've been there, I know how hard it can be. Most therapists have had life-changing therapy and it's why we go into become counsellors. I understand how scary it is. 

If the scheduler looks too scary or you want talking through it, you can find all my contact details on my contact page. You can email, call or text me and we can get your initial consultation booked in together.

How do I get to a session/ what can I expect?

I currently work exclusively online. You will receive your meeting link when you book your session. I join our calls a few minutes before the start time of the session, as the call loads I'll be there ready to hold space. If I'm running late or not there I'll send you a text/email saying as such. 

I often open a session with a hello, how was your week/day and we'll go from there. The modality I use, person-centered counselling, means that I follow your lead - we talk about whatever you want to talk about.

You say that you’re LGBTQIA+ allied, what does this mean?

LGBTQIA+ allied means that I've taken additional training, personal reflection and listened to lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ folks to understand what changes I can make or I can do in my practice as a heterosexual practitioner to be more than aware, to understand the difference and difficulties LGBTQIA+ people face.

Are there any conditions or people you cannot work with?

Please note that counselling with me is not suitable for those in active mental health crisis, have severe mental health problems, have a psychiatric disorder and are experiencing psychotic episodes, those involved in heavy drug or alcohol use and those that are diagnosed with a personality disorders.

This service is also not suitable for those already in 1:1 counselling or other mental health services such as weekly courses.