Frequently Asked Questions
about therapy
and my practice

Not at all. Some people come with a specific concern; others use the therapy space to explore what feels important in the moment. You might arrive with notes, thoughts you’ve been carrying, or a general sense that something isn’t quite right. All of this is welcome, and we can work together to find what feels most helpful for you.

This varies from person to person and depends on factors such as what you’re seeking support with, your time and budget, and how you find the therapeutic process. Some people attend for a shorter period, while others choose longer-term work. It's a continued conversation we have together. As a rough guide, many clients find that between 6–12 months of weekly or fortnightly sessions offers enough continuity for meaningful change.

Weekly or fortnightly sessions tend to offer enough consistency for the work to feel safe and progressive. Meeting less often can sometimes make it harder to maintain momentum, while more frequent sessions may feel too intensive for some people. Your budget and availability are always part of this conversation.

Over time, some clients choose to move to a less frequent or more flexible schedule, and this can be discussed as the work develops.

My practice hours are between 9am and 2.30pm Monday to Thursday, and until 4.30pm on Friday. Some time slots are possible outside of these hours (weekdays only) where needed so please ask if you’d like to discuss.

Sessions are £45 for 60 minutes. Payment is made via BACS before the session start time. Some clients choose to block book, which we can discuss if helpful.

I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces at £35 for those who need it. Availability varies, so please feel welcome to ask.

In some cases, funding can be arranged through an external source such as a workplace scheme or local authority support. If you are exploring grant funding, you’re welcome to email me for suggestions.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible – I ask for at least 48 hours notice to avoid charge (my human discretion is used here). If you're sick, please contact me to re-arrange our time, or to move to an online or phone session. We’ll work together to find a new time that suits you.

You’re welcome to book a free initial call to share what you’re looking for, ask any questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. If you decide to go ahead, I’ll send a digital form and we can arrange a first session at a time that suits you.

Sessions are warm, considered, and give space for your experience to be explored together. I believe therapy is most effective when empathetic understanding and appropriate challenge are held in balance, supporting both safety and change. What that balance looks like will differ for each person. Many clients share that they feel at ease in our work, and experience a blend of professional care and genuine presence.

I am a talk-therapist who is passionate about experiential and relational work (working to understand your experience and how this unfolds in the room between us). I have an arts background, and creative processes are offered if this feels interesting to the client.

Yes. I offer online sessions via Zoom and phone sessions to clients across the UK (and am qualified to do so). These sessions are held from my private practice space in Redruth, Cornwall. Some clients choose to combine in-person and online sessions, depending on what feels most supportive/accessible at the time.

Yes. I am trained to work in a trauma-responsive way. This means paying close attention to safety, pacing, and regulation within sessions, as well as understanding how trauma can shape patterns of coping, relating, thinking, and feeling. Part of this work also involves helping you consider what may be helpful outside of sessions, and whether working together is supportive for you.

Yes. I work with adults on a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, identity, trauma, and complex coping and behavioural patterns. While I do not work with couples or children, I support discussions around relationships, intimacy, and family dynamics when relevant. Every session is tailored to your needs and pace, and we explore what’s most important to you.

Yes. I am sex-positive and committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, and those exploring questions of sexuality, intimacy, or identity. Sessions are designed to respect and support diverse experiences, and we work together in a way that feels safe, validating, and empowering.

Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental part of counselling, and sessions are offered as a trusted, non-judgemental space where you can speak openly about what feels important to you.

As with all counselling practice in the UK, there are a small number of limits to confidentiality. I may discuss my work with a clinical supervisor to ensure safe and ethical practice (clients are kept anonymous, and supervisors are bound by the same confidentiality standards).

In rare situations where there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, I may need to share information with appropriate professional services. Wherever possible, this would be discussed with you first. This process is supported by my safeguarding training and professional obligations.

Finally, if client notes are requested for legal proceedings (for example, a court case), you have the right to choose what is shared. I will always discuss any such requests with you and support your decision-making in line with current legislation.

I do not provide crisis support as I need to know you can reach someone at all hours. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please contact:

• Samaritans (UK & ROI): 116 123 (free, 24/7)

• Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (free, 24/7)

• NHS 111 (UK): dial 111 for urgent mental health support and signposting

• If you are at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 999 immediately

Support plans are discussed regularly with clients.

This is something I work with regularly. Many clients share that sessions feel safe, warm, and supportive — especially if previous therapy has felt challenging or unhelpful. We work together at your pace, focusing on what matters to you, while maintaining a professional and compassionate space.

My main therapy room is on the first floor, but there is an accessible room and toilets available on the ground floor. The car park is directly outside the building. Please let me know if you have any specific accessibility or sensory needs so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.

No, I work with adult individuals. This may include discussions about relationships or children, but I do not offer couples or child/young person therapy. If you are looking for a couples or CYP therapist, you’re welcome to ask me for recommendations.

No. As a registered UK therapist, I offer sessions only to clients based in the UK.