What problems can private therapy help with?

Therapy can allow a person to develop more understanding of themselves and their problems, by talking their experiences through in a safe, non-judgemental space. This process can allow people to identify and develop new, more helpful ways of thinking and skills in managing their emotions.

Some people may choose to focus on a specific problem, such as overcoming a phobia. For others, it may be a challenging time in their life, such as loss, bereavement, work stress or coming out or ongoing problems like self-esteem issues, unhealthy relationship patterns or past traumas. Some people may find it hard to put into words why they want therapy at all and therapy can be useful in offering a supportive and non-judgemental space that allows people to make sense of their experiences and express their thoughts and feelings in a healthy, useful way.  

Who has private therapy?

People from all walks of life access private therapy and can help with a broad range of problems. In order for therapy to be useful to you, you need to be able to commit to weekly sessions for the duration of time agreed. You can self refer by using the details provided on this website. However, you do need to be registered with a GP. 

Confidentiality

Anything you share with me is confidential. However, if you say something that suggests you or someone else may be at risk, then I may need to break confidentiality. The confidentiality policy will be discussed in more detail in your assessment.

cancellation policy

If you need to cancel a session, please let me know as soon as possible as I charge for sessions cancelled within 24 hours.

How long would I have therapy for?

The amount of time for which you would access therapy depends on you and what you are looking for. Each session is 50 minutes long and are usually held weekly.

Choosing to begin therapy - what will happen?

You may feel nervous about starting therapy, especially if you have never had therapy before and do not know what to expect. I offer an initial phone call to discuss what you’re looking for and how we might be able to work together.