INITIAL CONTACT
You are welcome to get in touch by email, telephone or through the form on the Contact page of this site. If you’re unsure about reaching out, that’s very common - making a first step towards therapy can feel uncertain.
We would usually begin with a brief phone conversation, giving you a chance to ask any initial questions and to get a sense of whether you might like to arrange a first session.
INITIAL MEETING
It’s important that you feel comfortable with the person you’re meeting, and the first session is an opportunity to begin getting a sense of that. You can talk about what has brought you to therapy, as much or as little as feels manageable, and ask anything you would like to know.
I will also begin to understand your situation, and we can think together about how therapy might work best for you, including the practical arrangements for ongoing sessions.
There is no obligation to continue after the first meeting if it doesn’t feel like the right fit.
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IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING?
Some people come with a very specific difficulty they would like help thinking about. Others find themselves drawn toward a deeper exploration of recurring patterns, relationships, or emotional difficulties. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended, depending on what feels helpful.
There is no fixed timescale; the work develops at a pace that feels appropriate. This process can sometimes include working with dreams, imagery, or other creative approaches, depending on what feels helpful.
Some people begin with a short-term focus and later decide to continue for longer. This is something we can review together over time.
You are welcome to get in touch by email, telephone or through the form on the Contact page of this site. If you’re unsure about reaching out, that’s very common - making a first step towards therapy can feel uncertain.
We would usually begin with a brief phone conversation, giving you a chance to ask any initial questions and to get a sense of whether you might like to arrange a first session.
INITIAL MEETING
It’s important that you feel comfortable with the person you’re meeting, and the first session is an opportunity to begin getting a sense of that. You can talk about what has brought you to therapy, as much or as little as feels manageable, and ask anything you would like to know.
I will also begin to understand your situation, and we can think together about how therapy might work best for you, including the practical arrangements for ongoing sessions.
There is no obligation to continue after the first meeting if it doesn’t feel like the right fit.
~~~~~
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING?
Some people come with a very specific difficulty they would like help thinking about. Others find themselves drawn toward a deeper exploration of recurring patterns, relationships, or emotional difficulties. Therapy can be short-term or open-ended, depending on what feels helpful.
There is no fixed timescale; the work develops at a pace that feels appropriate. This process can sometimes include working with dreams, imagery, or other creative approaches, depending on what feels helpful.
Some people begin with a short-term focus and later decide to continue for longer. This is something we can review together over time.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Deciding to engage with therapy can feel like a significant step, and it’s natural to have questions. The following resources may offer some helpful background:
mind.org.uk: About talking therapies
psychotherapy.org.uk: What is psychotherapy
nationalcounsellingsociety.org: How might counselling help me
If you are considering coming for therapy as a couple, this article may be of some interest and might answer some other initial questions:
bacp.co.uk: How therapy might help couples