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Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQs

  • Great question! Psychotherapy can be defined in many ways, but I like to describe it as a process of guided self-discovery. It can help you explore your own mental and emotional world using specialised skills, psychological theories, tools, and frameworks.

    I work with an integrative model of psychotherapy. This means I draw from various therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies, and tailor the treatment to best suit each individual client’s needs.

  • Yes, I am a fully qualified, fully insured, pre-accredited psychotherapist under membership of the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

  • Ahh great question and a really important one in psychotherapy.

    Every therapist works with boundaries. Boundaries are to protect both the client and therapist.

    For me, I work with clear, firm boundaries that are outlined explicitly in our client-therapist working agreement. Some of these include:

    • Limited communication outside of sessions: I won’t message you randomly about the weather on a Tuesday! Communication between sessions is limited to practical matters like scheduling, fees, or contract-related concerns.

    • Session time boundaries: Sessions start and end on time to respect both your time and mine. This also models healthy time boundaries.

    • No dual relationships: Therapy isn’t about making friends with your client or therapist. I don’t engage in friendships, business relationships, or social contacts with clients outside the therapy space. This keeps the focus fully on you and your growth.

    These boundaries can feel a bit unusual at first, especially compared to everyday relationships, but they’re actually what make therapy feel safe, supportive, and effective over time.

  • Yes, everything you say is kept in the strictest confidence and is protected under GDPR.

    However, there are some times when confidentiality must be broken. This is only done for your safety and best interests in mind.

    Confidentiality may have to be broken if:

    • You disclose a serious and/or immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else.

    • You share information about abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult (both current and historical).

    • Your records are subpoenaed by a court or you are involved in certain legal proceedings.

    • You give me written consent to share information with another professional (e.g. your GP, psychiatrist, or another therapist).

    Under all circumstances, if I am required to break confidentiality, I will aim to communicate this with you to the best of my ability.

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  • Absolutely! Switching therapists is more common than before.

    You deserve to feel comfortable about your therapists.

    Bad metaphor: think of it as if you’re trying on a new shirt:

    • Does it fit?

    • Is it in your price range?

    • Are there other shirts around?

    If you’re not 100% on it, put it back and try on another.

  • Sessions are 50 minutes long.

  • That depends on you entirely!

    Some may find it helpful to be in therapy long-term, whereas others find comfort in attending therapy for a short while.

    Either way, we can talk about this in session as I usually do a general review of our work together every 6 or 10 sessions.

  • Therapy is deeply personal, and entirely your own decision to get involved in therapy.

    You don’t need to be in crisis or have a diagnosed mental health condition to benefit from therapy.

    You might consider therapy if:

    • You’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low, or disconnected,

    • You're facing a life change or relationship difficulty,

    • You want to better understand your thoughts, feelings, or behaviours,

    • You’re curious about personal growth, patterns, or healing from the past,

    • You’re simply not feeling like yourself

    Therapy can offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what's going on. You don’t have to have it all figured out before starting.