What happens in the initial consultation?
We explore what brings you to counselling, what you hope to gain, and whether the way I work feels right for you . There’s no obligation to continue with me after that session if you don’t feel that I am the right therapist for you.
What is integrative therapy?
Integrative therapy means I draw on different therapeutic approaches rather than using one method with everyone. We are all different, so I adapt the way we work to your individual needs, what brings you to therapy and what feels most useful to you.
How often are your sessions?
Most clients come weekly, but fortnightly or ad hoc sessions can work too.
Is everything confidential?
Sessions are confidential. There are some confidentiality exceptions relating to serious safety concerns or legal obligations, which I will explain clearly at the start of therapy .
Do I need prior experience with therapy?
Not at all. Many clients come to therapy for the first time.
Is trauma therapy different from regular therapy?
In many ways, trauma therapy is still simply counselling — a space to talk, reflect and understand yourself better. The difference is that trauma-informed therapy pays particular attention to how difficult experiences may have affected your sense of safety, nervous system, relationships and emotional responses.
Can trauma therapy be done online?
Yes. Online trauma counselling can be a very effective way to work with trauma, particularly if you feel more comfortable in your own familiar environment. Sessions take place over secure video call and include many of the same approaches used in face-to-face therapy.
Do you work with teens?
Yes, I see clients aged 13+. My previous experience includes a counselling placement in a secondary school in the south of England.
Can parents be involved?
Parents may join the free initial consultation if helpful. Ongoing sessions prioritise the young person’s privacy, unless safety concerns arise.