The first session is a chance for us to begin understanding what brings you to therapy and what you may be hoping for. You do not need to arrive with everything clearly worked out.

This depends on what you are bringing and what you want from therapy. Some people come for shorter-term support around a specific difficulty, while others prefer longer-term work to explore deeper patterns.

Therapy is a collaborative process that begins with understanding what has brought you here and what feels important to explore.

Together, we may look at your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and recurring patterns, developing a deeper understanding of how these experiences have shaped you. Through this process, it is often possible to gain greater awareness, loosen the grip of unhelpful patterns, and create more freedom in how you respond to yourself, others, and life’s challenges.

We will work at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of your individual needs.

Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental part of therapy and helps create a safe space where you can speak openly about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

There are some important exceptions relating to risk, safeguarding, and legal requirements, which will be discussed in our initial session.

Not at all.

Some people come to therapy with a clear understanding of what they would like help with, while others simply have a sense that something does not feel quite right. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure why you are struggling.

Part of the therapeutic process is creating space to explore and make sense of these experiences together. You do not need to have all the answers before starting therapy.

Yes. I have spent over eight years working in sleep and respiratory physiology within NHS and private healthcare settings, alongside my psychotherapy training.

Sleep difficulties, including insomnia, are often closely connected to stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional wellbeing. Therapy can help explore the underlying factors that may be contributing to disrupted sleep, while my background in sleep physiology allows me to bring an understanding of both the psychological and physical aspects of sleep into the work.

Counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychologists are all trained professionals who support people with emotional and psychological difficulties, but their training and approaches can differ.

In general, counselling often focuses on helping people work through specific difficulties or life challenges, while psychotherapy may involve exploring deeper patterns, relationships, and experiences that can influence how we feel and relate to ourselves and others.

Psychologists are trained in the assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties and may work in a range of settings, including healthcare services, private practice, research, and education.

The most important factor is often not the title itself, but finding a practitioner whose approach, experience, and way of working feels like a good fit for you.