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Therapy Services
I offer a compassionate and collaborative space for both individuals and couples seeking to navigate life’s challenges. In our work together, I believe in the power of a genuine, person-to-person connection. For individuals, our sessions can be a focused “just a chat” where we explore your unique journey and find a path forward. For couples, I facilitate a supportive dialogue to help you understand each other more deeply, heal from past wounds, and build a stronger, more resilient relationship. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe to be yourself and explore your experiences with confidence and trust.
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Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a dedicated space for you to focus entirely on your own journey. Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming, and it’s difficult to find a safe place to be truly honest about what you’re experiencing. In our sessions, I offer a collaborative and non-judgmental environment for what I often call “just a chat.” Together, we’ll explore the unique challenges you’re facing, whether they relate to your identity, trauma, relationships, or mental health. This is your time to speak freely, understand your inner world more deeply, and build the tools and resilience you need to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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Couples Therapy
Relationships, while often the source of our greatest joy, can also be a source of significant pain and frustration. Couples therapy provides a safe and structured space for both of you to be heard and understood. My role is to facilitate a conversation, not to take sides or find fault. We will work together to navigate communication breakdowns, resolve conflict, deepen intimacy, and heal from past wounds. Whether you are a traditional couple or navigating a non-traditional relationship dynamic, my goal is to help you strengthen your connection, improve your understanding of one another, and build a more resilient and compassionate partnership.
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About My Therapy Journey
My own journey to becoming a therapist was deeply shaped by my experience as a client. I first began therapy as a teenager, and to be honest, it didn’t always feel good. I navigated sessions that were challenging, confusing, and sometimes frustrating. But I continued on that path, and through perseverance, I eventually found the right support with the right therapist—a person who truly saw me and created a space where I felt safe to be myself. This personal experience taught me firsthand that therapy is a powerful, human-centered process, and it’s this understanding that forms the core of my practice today. I know what it’s like to be in your shoes, and I am committed to creating the genuine, collaborative, and non-judgmental space that I was so fortunate to find.
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Getting Started is Easy
Free 15 min call
The initial call is a chance for us to connect and see if we’re a good fit to work together. Think of it as a relaxed, 15-20 minute “chat” where there’s no pressure at all.
During this free phone or video call, you can tell me a little about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of it. It’s also a great opportunity for you to ask me any questions you have about my approach, my experience, or what our sessions would look like. This conversation helps both of us determine if we feel comfortable and confident moving forward.
book appointment
1. I will send you a follow-up email. This email will contain everything you need to proceed.
2. Complete the required paperwork. For your safety and to comply with privacy regulations like GDPR and safeguarding, I will send you some essential forms to complete online.
3. Choose your session time. You’ll find a link to my Calendly schedule in the email, where you can easily view my availability and select a time that works best for you.
4. Confirm your booking and pay. Once you have chosen your time, you can complete the booking by making a secure payment for the session.
1st session!
1. Refreshment – grab yourself a cuppa, pop, water?
2. Make yourself comfy – If that’s in your bed, car, hotel room. The beauty of online is as long as its private, were good to go!
3. Use the link for the session on the email or calendar – this should take you straight to the Zoom link
4. Have a session – on Zoom we can do video or voice chat.
5. Look after yourself – Therapy is hard. Give yourself a treat this evening/weekend.
6. Keep an eye out on your emails for the rebooking link – so we can have another session!
Your first session
What To Expect
During our session, you can expect to find a dedicated and confidential space for you to talk freely. The environment is warm and non-judgmental, and there’s no pressure to be anyone but yourself.
Think of our time together as a collaborative conversation. While I’ll be there to listen, ask questions, and offer guidance, you are the expert on your own life. We’ll work together to explore whatever is on your mind, whether it’s a specific challenge, a difficult emotion, or simply a desire for deeper self-understanding. There’s no right or wrong way to be in a session, and we’ll always move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Therapy is a powerful, transformative process, but it’s important to remember that it’s also a journey that can be challenging at times. It’s not always comfortable, and that’s okay. Healing often involves confronting difficult feelings, long-held beliefs, and old patterns of behavior. You might not leave every session feeling good, but that doesn’t mean the work isn’t helping. The growth often happens in those moments of discomfort. What’s most important is that you know you don’t have to face any of it alone. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can lean into those challenges with the support you need.
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UK – Specific
Compliance Checks
In the UK, the title “psychotherapist” is not protected by law, which means there is no single statutory regulator like there is for doctors or nurses. Instead, professional bodies set the standards for practice, and adhering to their guidelines is crucial for credibility and client safety.
1. Professional Registration and Ethical Framework
I am part of a professional body as this is the primary way to demonstrate competence and commitment to ethical practice.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) requires:
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Registration: I must meet the training and experience requirements of my chosen professional body to be listed on their register.
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Ethical Framework: I must adhere to my professional body’s ethical framework, which outlines core principles such as confidentiality, autonomy, and non-maleficence (avoiding harm). This includes maintaining professional boundaries and acting in the best interest of clients.
2. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
Because psychotherapists work closely with vulnerable adults and/or children, a criminal record check is mandatory.
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Enhanced DBS Check: You will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS check with barring lists. This is the most thorough type of check, as it reviews your entire criminal history and cross-references your details with the barred lists for working with children and/or vulnerable adults.
3. Data Protection (GDPR & ICO)
Handling sensitive client information requires strict adherence to data protection laws. In the UK, this means complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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ICO Registration: As I am sole practitioner and run a private practice and use electronic means to store client data (e.g., computer, smartphone, cloud storage), I am legally required to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller and pay an annual fee.
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Secure Data Handling: I have robust systems in place to ensure client data is stored securely (e.g., encrypted files, password-protected devices) and that you only collect and retain data for as long as is necessary.
4. Safeguarding
Psychotherapists have a legal and ethical duty to protect clients from harm, especially children and vulnerable adults.
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Recognition & Reporting: You must be trained to recognise signs of abuse and have a clear procedure for responding and reporting concerns to the appropriate authorities (e.g., local safeguarding board or the police).
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Supervision: Regular supervision is a mandatory part of practice. A supervisor provides professional support, helps you reflect on your work, and offers guidance on ethical dilemmas, including safeguarding concerns
5. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
To maintain your registration and ensure you are providing the best possible service, you must engage in ongoing learning.
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CPD Requirements: Your professional body will have specific CPD requirements, which may include a certain number of hours of training, workshops, or courses each year. This keeps your skills and knowledge up to date.