How can Psychotherapy help?

A psychotherapist can help you to express your feelings and process them in a safe and supportive environment and gain deeper insight into the issues you face. Psychotherapy is not only effective in addressing most mental health issues, but has also been found to be at least as effective as medication in doing so (Hollon et al, 2006; Cuipers et al, 2013).

Which type of psychotherapy is best for me?

One of the benefits of integrative psychotherapy is that it is all about tailoring the best evidence-based approach to each client. 100% inclusive with a belief that a big part of making therapy accessible is about doing away with the ‘psychobabble’ and making the process of therapy easier to understand. I believe that being truly inclusive means dedication to a lifetime of learning, striving to understand others and welcoming difference.

How do the sessions work?

Each session is 50 minutes - a ‘therapy hour’, at the same day and time each week which has been proven to have better outcomes through building trust, stability, accountability and emotional consistency. The first few sessions will be a working assessment to fully understand your situation and to work out how best to structure the therapy to suit you.

Where do the sessions happen?

I see clients in-person and online. In-person sessions are at UNTIL, 111 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DT (1 minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Station).

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions anyone might need is often an unknown before the therapy begins. Some clients find that long-term weekly therapy works for them whilst others see a benefit after 10 sessions.

What are your qualifications and experience?

I have a Masters (MA) in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regents University, London and am a fully registered member of the BACP. I have worked within a number of mental health services and charities, including Mind and with the NHS.

How does confidentiality work?

Confidentiality and trust is an essential part of a therapist-client relationship. Everything discussed in sessions will be kept confidential. There are certain situations, for example, where the client or someone else is at risk of immediate harm, where a therapist is legally obliged to break confidentiality and you would be consulted on this.

How much does a session cost?

A psychotherapy session is £100 in person and £80 online. I offer a small number of consessionary rate spaces. Health insurance is not yet accepted but will be shortly

Need urgent help?

If you feel unable to keep yourself safe, this is a mental health emergency. In this case, call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest A&E. The Samaritans and Mind are useful resources on how to find urgent help.