Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, therapy sessions are confidential except in the following circumstances:

• Where your consent is given, for instance if you would like me to send a letter to your GP.
• Where I am compelled to break confidentiality by a court of law.
• Where information disclosed during the session could cause serious harm to yourself or someone else, where a serious crime or terrorist act is disclosed, or any child protection/safeguarding issues are highlighted. In which case, I may need to contact the appropriate authorities. I would keep you informed prior to disclosure unless I the situation requires immediate action to safeguard the physical safety of yourself or others.

I use a secure database where I will store your basic details and brief sessions notes that is not accessible to anyone other than myself. Any documents that we work through during treatment are password protected to be sent to you via email, these will not contain any identifiable information and are not accessible to anyone other than myself.

Please note that I will never sell or pass on your details, and when I discuss cases with a qualified supervisor to oversee my practice, this is carried out without sharing any identifiable information.

Yes, please see a list of my qualification on the home page, I am also accredited with the BABCP who are a governing body for therapists, part of this includes needing to have regular supervision to ensure that my practice is ethical and in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines to ensure that therapeutic interventions are appropriate for your difficulty

The first session will include an assessment where we can discuss the number of sessions that would be beneficial for you. I work to a short term therapy model, and offer between 6-20 sessions. Frequency of sessions are usually every 1-2 weeks depending on your preference.

£80 for a 60 minute CBT session (via MS Teams or telephone)

Cancellations within 48 hours of the session will incur a fee

Payment to be taken via BACS at the time of booking, appointment will be secured following payment

The first session will include an assessment where we can discuss the number of sessions that would be beneficial for you. I work to a short term therapy model, and offer between 6-20 sessions. Frequency of sessions are usually every 1-2 weeks again depending on your preference.

£80 for a 60 minute CBT session (via MS Teams or telephone)

Cancellations within 48 hours of the session may incur a fee

Payment to be taken via BACS at the time of booking, appointment will be secured following payment

If someone's life is at risk because they have seriously injured themselves, please call 999.

If you do not feel you can keep yourself, or someone else safe from immediate risk of harm, call 999.

If you are struggling to cope or are having suicidal or self harming thoughts, you can call the following numbers for support:

Samaritans on 116 123 or SHOUT Text Line on 85258

Call NHS 111 if you need urgent care but it’s not life-threatening.

Contact your GP for an urgent appointment if you would like to discuss medication or referral to your local mental health service

Sessions and classes are remote and would take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom