How often will I have a session?

Therapy is usually most effective when sessions take place weekly. This helps create continuity and depth in the work. In some circumstances, flexibility may be possible, and this can be discussed together.

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How long will I be in therapy?

There is no fixed answer to this. Some people come to therapy with a specific issue and work for a short period, such as a few weeks or months. Others choose open-ended therapy, which allows space to explore longer-standing patterns, relationships, and experiences at a deeper level. We can review the work as it unfolds and adjust over time.

 

What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

 

Counselling often refers to shorter-term work that focuses on current difficulties or life challenges. Psychotherapy is usually longer-term and may involve exploring early experiences, relationships, and underlying patterns that continue to affect your life in the present. Work that begins as counselling can naturally develop into psychotherapy, depending on what feels helpful for you.

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Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Counselling and psychotherapy are confidential. There are, however, limits to confidentiality. If I believe that you or someone else is at risk of serious harm, or if there is involvement in serious criminal activity, I am legally required to share this information with the appropriate authorities. I am also legally obliged to release notes if ordered by a court. If confidentiality were ever to be broken, I would discuss this with you wherever possible.

As part of ethical practice, I attend regular clinical supervision. Any material discussed is anonymised, and my supervisor is also bound by confidentiality.

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Where do sessions take place?

I see clients in therapy centres in Finchley and at the Mill Hill Therapy Hub, as well as online via Zoom. Both locations are easily accessible, with nearby parking available. Online sessions are offered for those who prefer or require remote work.

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What kind of therapy do you offer?

I work as an integrative psychotherapist. This means I do not believe that one single model of therapy suits everyone. Instead, I draw on different approaches depending on the individual and what they are bringing.

My training includes transpersonal, humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioural approaches. At the heart of my work is a relational way of working that values empathy, trust, and collaboration. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in meaningful change.

 

What happens in a session?

Sessions are a space for reflection, exploration, and understanding. This often involves talking, but may also include noticing emotional or bodily responses, working creatively, or reflecting on dreams or images. There is no pressure to work in any particular way. We go at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for you.

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What if I don’t know what to talk about?

You do not need to arrive with a clear agenda. Many people come to therapy with a general sense that something feels wrong rather than a specific issue. Part of the work is making sense of this together over time.

 

Is therapy meant to feel uncomfortable?

Therapy can sometimes feel challenging, especially when exploring long-standing patterns or painful experiences. However, it should not feel overwhelming or unsafe. We work collaboratively, and you are always free to say when something feels too much or when you need to slow things down.

 

What are your qualifications?

I hold the following qualifications and accreditations:

• Certificate in the Foundations of Counselling Psychotherapy

• Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

• MA in Transpersonal Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy

• UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Accredited Practitioner