Question 1

How many sessions, how often, for how long?

Accepted Answer

There is no set number of sessions unless you are booking the one-off session or the block of 6 coaching sessions. I do recommend weekly sessions at the start so we can get to know each other and get some momentum going in our work. We will review things as we go along and agree together what feels right. Some clients like to work together for a while, then go and try things out on their own and come back for top-up sessions.

Question 2

I want to start now, when can I do that?

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I love your enthusiasm, yes let’s start now! Reach out to me on the contact page, by text or email and we can find a time for your first assessment session.

Question 3

I have health insurance. Can I get a referral?

Accepted Answer

I am registered as a recognised therapist with several health insurance companies including BUPA, Aviva and Vitality  Please contact me and/or your health insurance provider to check if your sessions will be covered.

Question 4

I know what type of therapy I want, do you offer it

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I’m an integrative therapist so I work with a combination of different therapy models. I’m trained in person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic, TA, solution-focused and therapeutic life coaching. Over my 20 years’ of practising, I have learned to integrate ideas from many other models including mindfulness based CBT, somatic work, relational and attachment based, trauma informed and third wave ACT and CFT models. I would suggest if you are looking for a specific way of working (something like EMDR or DBT) then you would be better suited to find a ‘pure’ practitioner for those.

Question 5

How do I know if your approach is right for me?

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Many of my clients come feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Others are struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, stress, grief, or significant life changes. Everyone comes because they want to feel better!My approach is to offer a confidential space to understand what's happening, gain insight and feel supported. But change doesn’t happen without action so I will suggest activities or practical goals, we will agree if they feel achievable and review if they have made any difference.

Question 6

What can you help with?

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I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including:Anxiety and stressDepression and low moodSelf-esteem and confidenceRelationship difficultiesBereavement and lossLife transitionsBurnout and work-related stressTrauma and difficult life experiencesI have a particular interest in helping midlife women who are entering peri-menopause and menopause.

Question 7

Can therapy help if my symptoms are related to menopause?

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Yes.Many women are told that because they're in perimenopause or menopause, they simply have to put up with feeling anxious, overwhelmed, irritable or unlike themselves. While hormonal changes can play a significant role, that doesn't mean you have to face this stage of life alone.Therapy can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, manage the emotional impact of change and focus on your identity during this time of change. My coaching approach can help you develop strategies to cope with stress, optimise your physical health routines and habits and establish self-care as a fundamental part of wellbeing.If appropriate, I may also support you to speak with your GP or another healthcare professional about physical symptoms, as therapy works best alongside good medical care.

Question 8

I'm not sure whether I need therapy or menopause support

Accepted Answer

Many women ask this question.If you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, struggling with confidence, or finding that this stage of life has affected your relationships or sense of identity, therapy can provide a safe space to explore what's happening and help you move forward.You don't need to know whether your difficulties are "psychological" or "hormonal" before getting in touch. We can work together to understand your experience and, where appropriate, discuss whether additional medical or specialist support may also be helpful.

Question 9

Do you specialise in working with midlife women?

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Yes.Alongside my work as a psychotherapist and coach, I have a particular interest in supporting women through the challenges of midlife. I understand that this can be a time of enormous change—physically, emotionally and psychologically.Whether you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, caring responsibilities, changing relationships, career pressures or simply wondering who you are now, therapy offers a space to reconnect with yourself and move through this stage with greater confidence and self-compassion.

Question 10

What happens in the first session?

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Our first session is an opportunity for me to find out more about you and what’s brought you into therapy. We'll talk about your background, your current situation, what you'd like to change, and what you hope to gain from our work together. The first session for either coaching or therapy is longer (90 minutes) so we have time to really dig in and explore all angles. Towards the end we will start to discuss goals, outcomes and your priorities for change.It's also your chance to ask any questions and decide whether you feel comfortable working with me. There is no pressure to commit beyond the first session.

Question 11

Do you offer online therapy?

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Yes. All my sessions are offered online for UK and international clients. Online working means you have the convenience of finding your own place to have the session, providing you are in a safe, confidential place (not driving, walking or in an open space). I work primarily on Zoom.

Question 12

Is everything I tell you confidential?

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Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental part of therapy and coaching.There are a small number of legal and ethical exceptions, such as if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or someone else. If this ever became necessary, I would discuss it with you wherever possible.

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