What to Expect

What to expect
Starting therapy can bring up a mix of feelings — curiosity, hope, uncertainty. You don’t need to arrive with a clear story or the “right words”. We begin where you are.
If you have access needs or communication preferences, we can discuss these at any stage.

First contact
There’s no pressure to share everything at once — the first step is simply making contact. If it feels helpful, we can arrange an initial conversation to see whether my way of working feels like a good fit.

Early sessions
We’ll take time to build a steady therapeutic relationship and find a pace that feels manageable. We’ll agree practicalities, and get a sense of what support might look like.
As therapy continues, we’ll keep checking in about how things feel and what’s emerging

Confidentiality
Confidentiality is an important part of creating a safe therapeutic space. There are a few legal limits to confidentiality (including safeguarding), and the need for me to discuss my work in clinical supervision. I explain this clearly at the start.

Fees
My standard fee is £75 per 60-minute session.

I also have a number of reduced-fee spaces are available (typically £45–£60). These may be offered only for a set number of sessions. Any reduced-fee arrangement will be agreed together and confirmed in writing.

Money worries
Therapy can feel expensive. Fees help cover the studio space, materials, clinical supervision, CPD, and the time needed after sessions for reflection and clinical notes. If money becomes difficult, please contact me outside session time so we can talk it through. I will be clear about any outstanding fees, and I also want money worries to be something we can speak about rather than carry alone.

Payment
Fees are payable session-by-session, by bank transfer or cash, and are due by end of day on the day of the session. Receipts can be provided on request.

Cancellations and missed sessions
Cancellations are sometimes unavoidable. At the same time, late cancellations usually cannot be filled and essential costs remain. There may be a fee if you cancel less than 24hrs before the session time.