How would I know if you can help me?  It depends what your expectations are, what you want to achieve from the therapy and from me. If you like the sound of what I have to say on my website, you can afford my fee and attend weekly, then we'll arrange either a free online or telephone consultation (couples online only) so you don't have to commit and pay until we both have some confidence. You can ask any questions in the consultation, to make sure.​ 

 How do I pay? I will send you an invoice at least 7 days before we start working together, for payment to be made then. Going forward, I give the opportunity to pay either a month in advance or at least 7 days in advance of an appointment. Bank transfer is best.

What if I need to cancel an appointment? I require a month in advance commitment from you, but if you needed to cancel, because as we know life can happen outside of therapy (illness, childcare etc), then I'm committed to offer you an alternative slot in the same week so you don't miss out.

Will you tell me what to say in appointments or stay quiet?  I've learnt in the 25 years of my clinical practice, that clients need some space to reflect, to think and feel in the appointment. If this is tricky for you, we'll explore with gentleness, why that's difficult. I'll balance this with sharing with you any observations, knowledge and suggestions throughout, to help you feel seen, heard, validated, so you can get the most from your appointments and make life long changes.

Can I attend every 2 weeks or once a month? Unfortunately not. Therapy is a process and there are no quick routes out of making permanent life changes. I've learnt in many years of clinical practice, for me to help you make life long changes, that a weekly commitment creates the best opportunity for me to learn about you and for you to learn about yourself.  It does, and can work, if you have the commitment.

Do I/we have to commit to come long term, or can I/we come for 6 weeks, for instance? As mentioned earlier, I require a month in advance commitment. You may decide after a few months of appointments you don't want to commit to another month, so we'll end out work together. This doesn't stop you attending again in the future if you wanted to.