Frequently Asked Questions

A Clinical Psychologist is a healthcare professional who works with people across the life span to help them navigate their world and challenges, including potential implications on their wellbeing.

They have completed extensive training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and work to support people to better connect to their emotional experiences.

Clinical Psychologists aim to help people achieve their goals through both shorter term work and long-term therapy.

Please get in touch through the contact form or call directly.

I am happy to discuss any questions you may have to support making a decision on pursuing therapy.

We can then schedule an appointment at a convenient time to begin our work together.

We will meet for an initial assessment lasting up to 50 minutes, where we will discuss your current difficulties and what you hope to gain from therapy.

This session will allow us to explore what approach may be most suitable for you, and together we will create a plan for therapy.

If we both feel that therapy would be beneficial, you will have the option to continue with further sessions.

It is your choice whether to continue with therapy, and there is no pressure to do so if you do not think it is right for you.

The number of sessions varies significantly based on the therapeutic approach and individual needs:

• CBT: Typically 6–20 sessions
• EMDR: Often 6–12 sessions, longer for complex trauma
• Psychodynamic Therapy: Can vary from shorter-term to longer-term work
• CFT and ACT: Can be short- or medium-term

We will work together to determine what feels most helpful for your specific situation.

Yes, I am registered with BUPA, AVIVA, and WPA insurance providers. If you have coverage with any of these insurers, I recommend speaking with your insurer beforehand to clarify their process.

Yes, everything you share in our sessions is kept confidential.

However, there are two situations where confidentiality may need to be breached.

The first is if I believe there is a significant risk of harm to you or someone else.

In such cases, I will encourage you to seek support from your doctor or other relevant support services.

The second is if I require professional guidance on an aspect of our work together, in which case I may discuss it with a clinical supervisor.

When doing so, I ensure that any identifying details remain confidential.

Yes, I provide support for children and families. Sessions may involve children, parents, or the whole family depending on what feels most helpful.

I work with emotional or behavioural difficulties in children and young people, family stress, communication breakdowns, and challenges linked to school, friendships, or transitions.

Creative approaches can be used with younger children to help them express feelings, and parents are supported to build confidence in responding to challenges.

It's understandable to be concerned about your child missing school time. In most cases, schools are very supportive of healthcare appointments, especially those that contribute to a child's emotional wellbeing and development, which may also improve school attendance and engagement.

I'm happy to liaise with your child's school where appropriate to plan appointments thoughtfully and minimise disruption.

Yes, I offer specialised support for exploring neurodiversity. This provides a safe, non-judgemental space to understand your unique ways of experiencing and engaging with life.

We explore how neurodivergence may influence emotions, relationships, identity, work, and daily life, focusing on strengths as well as challenges.

This approach helps with understanding and embracing neurodivergent identity, reducing shame and self-criticism, and developing practical coping strategies.

The choice of therapeutic approach depends on your individual needs, goals, and what feels most helpful for you.

During our initial discussions, we will explore what approach may be most suitable. Some approaches can be integrated together for maximum benefit.

For example, CFT is often integrated with other therapies like CBT or EMDR, and neurodiversity exploration may be combined with CBT, ACT, or CFT depending on what works best for you.

Appointments cancelled more than 48 hours in advance will not be charged.

If an appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours before your appointment, you will be charged at the standard session rate. Sessions cancelled between 24 and 48 hours are charged at 50%.