FAQ's

This is an opportunity to begin to get to know each other and see if we are comfortable working together. It is not a therapy session and there will be no pressure to make any decisions during the call. I will ask a few gentle questions about why you are seeking a therapist and you can ask me about how I work

After our introductory call, we would usually agree to meet either weekly or fortnightly, and each session is 60 minutes. The number of sessions will vary from person to person. It is usual to aim for 6 or 12 sessions, with a review at the end to see if further sessions are required.

Our first 60-minute session is a little different from later ones. I’ll ask some bigger-picture questions about what brings you to therapy, and we may touch on the experiences that have shaped you so far – family, childhood, relationships, work, home life, and your current support system. You’re invited to share only what feels comfortable at this stage.

After this, sessions become more fluid. We’ll follow what feels most important for you week to week, but that first session helps us create a starting point and a sense of direction.

Sometimes you may need to move or cancel a session. Please give at least 24 hours notice, as if it is less than 24 hours then the full fee will be charged. This is because there will not be time to offer that session to someone else at such short notice

If I am unable to hold a session due to illness or an emergency I will let you know as soon as I can. I will not charge you for any sessions I have to cancel.

I’m not able to offer crisis services, medical advice, or psychiatric diagnoses. If you’re in immediate distress or feel unsafe, please reach out to your local emergency services or crisis helpline.

If you’re feeling unsafe or in immediate crisis, call 999. For free, confidential support 24/7, call the Samaritans on 116 123.

Yes, everything you share in sessions is confidential to you and me. There are rare exceptions to confidentiality—such as if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or if I am legally required to disclose information. Even in these situations, I will aim to discuss the matter with you first and involve you in any necessary decisions.

Core Training 

• Foundation in Counselling Heartwood Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Training
• Somatic Movement Therapist University of Central Lancashire
• MA in Somatic Wellbeing: Connections to the Living Body University of Central Lancashire
• Internal Family Systems Level 1 IFS UK with Liz Martins and Kathy Cox 
• Internal Family Systems Level 2, Deepening and Expanding IFS UK with Osnat Arbel

Additional Training & Workshops

• Trauma beyond the Story: Integrative Strategies for Repair and Transformation with Frank Anderson
• Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Jon Kabat-Zinn
• Using PAUSE for Self-Leadership Self-Leadership Collaborative

Supervision is a professional requirement for all therapists, and an important way to ensure you get the best support. It means I meet regularly with a highly experienced therapist to reflect on my work and gain perspective. I don’t share your name or identifying details – instead, I might discuss themes or situations in general terms.

For you, this means your therapist is continually learning, being supported, and held accountable to high ethical standards. Supervision, along with my own personal therapy and ongoing training helps me continue to grow and reflect on how best to meet your needs

I am a member of The International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA) and also a member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH).

I abide by both of their ethical frameworks and I follow their professional conduct procedures.

Bringing up anything you feel uncomfortable about is very welcome and can form an important part of our work together. If you’d prefer, you can also raise concerns with one of my professional training bodies (ACCPH, ISMETA), both of which have clear procedures for handling complaints.

The Individual Session Rate for a 60 minute session is £60.00 Online or £65.00 In-person. This is to cover some of the cost of a room booking at Richmond House. Payment is due before each session by bank transfer.

If you book 10 individual sessions then there is a reduction in cost to £500.00 in total, payable in advance.

I have reduced pricing options to account for people’s different financial backgrounds. If you have a low income with no financial support then please let me know so that you can have one of the slots with a reduced price.

My Insurance covers working on Zoom in the UK and Europe-wide.

Flexibility to work online or in person - Online or In-person in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire

→ Book a free introductory session

Individual Session Rate for 60 minute session  Online £60.00 In-person £65.00

Book 10 individual sessions and get one free £500.00

I have reduced pricing options to account for people’s different financial backgrounds. If you have a low income with no financial support then please let me know so that you can have one of the slots with a reduced price.