In the first session we will discuss what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to change and how we might work together to make that happen. We will build on what we discussed during our initial 15 minute free call.
Therapy can be helpful if you feel stuck, are finding certain feelings hard to manage or if you want to move towards a more meaningful life that connects with what really matters to you. Recent events might have made you realise that something has to change, or you might be aware of something that has been happening for a long time that you are now ready to address.
You do not need to be at crisis point or have a formal diagnosis to benefit from therapy.
You do not need to prepare in any particular way for therapy as we will explore this together: as a therapist my role is to help you to gain more knowledge and awareness of what you would like to change and move towards. You will not be pressured to open up about things that you do not feel comfortable discussing yet.
This can be flexible according to your needs, but the usual pattern is to meet weekly at the same time, which helps to maintain the progress of the work and provide a reliable place and time for you.
Therapy sessions are 50 minutes long.
This depends on several factors, including whether you want open-ended sessions or a focussed piece of work, as well as the frequency of sessions. I offer a free 15 minute introductory call in which we can clarify what you would find most helpful.
Therapy is confidential and this is central to making sure our work takes place in a trusting, therapeutic environment. As an HCPC-registered psychologist, I engage in supervision of my work, during which I discuss the work in an anonymised form, to maintain confidentiality.
The only time where information might be shared is when there is a serious and imminent risk of harm to you or other people. In this situation, I would contact you first and aim to support you to take the necessary steps to keep yourself or the other people in question safe.
Notes and client related information are stored securely encrypted in accordance with GDPR regulations.
I have delivered therapy for over 15 years and have experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including:
- Medically unexplained symptoms
- Anxiety
- Panic
- Depression
- Trauma including complex trauma
- Childhood abuse
- Grief and loss
- Sleep difficulties
- Stress and burnout
- Low self-esteem
- Perfectionism
- Relationship difficulties
- Health-related problems
- Life changes and transitions
Each session costs £130.
Yes – I am registered as a provider with the main UK health insurance companies:
- Allianz
- Aviva
- AXA
- Bupa
- Healix
- Vitality
- WPA
Please contact your insurance provider to seek authorisation before your first appointment.
I can work with you online via video call or face to face at my room in central Nottingham.
As a clinical psychologist, I have doctoral-level training in understanding how psychological difficulties develop and what can help them change. I bring together psychological theory, research evidence and clinical experience to deliver therapy that is tailored to you.
Rather than simply focusing on a diagnosis or a list of symptoms, psychological therapy can help you understand the wider picture: what has happened in your life, what may be contributing to your current difficulties, what keeps those difficulties going, and what can help you move forward.
Clinical psychologists are trained in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies so I can adapt my approach to your individual needs, goals and circumstances.
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained in a range of therapy approaches including CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), EMDR (eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing), CFT (compassion-focussed therapy), systemic or family therapy as well as other therapy approaches and techniques. When we initially meet and develop a sense of the difficulties you want to address, I will discuss the therapy type/s best suited to that work and we can collaboratively decide which approach to use.
I am unable to provide crisis support – if you need urgent mental health support please contact your GP or NHS 111.
If it is an emergency, call 999 or attend your nearest Accident and Emergency Department, where crisis support should be available 24/7.
The following link contains NHS-approved information and resources in relation to suicidal thoughts: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/
The Stay Alive app and website contain useful information and information on local and national support services for those at risk of suicide and people concerned about someone else – https://www.stayalive.app/