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People come to therapy for many reasons, and you don't need to be in a crisis. If you're feeling trapped, overwhelmed, persistently sad, anxious, unsettled, or carrying any visceral discomfort then therapy can help.

Above all, if you're considering it, that's often the clearest sign that you could benefit from a dedicated space to explore your thoughts. Lean into that instinct.

Feeling that your problems aren't "bad enough" is one of the most common myths about therapy. Let me be clear: there is no "bad enough" requirement for therapy.

Therapy is for anyone who desires to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, navigate a difficult life change, explore recurring patterns, or simply have a space that is entirely for them. Your experiences are valid, and you are deserving of support.

Our first session is a moment where we begin to learn how to be with one another. A moment for you to share your hopes and needs and what brings you to therapy and for me to explain how the process works and welcome your story and background. You will get a feel for how I work and will be able to voice any questions or uncertainties you might have.

The frequency of our sessions is flexible. While attending weekly helps to build momentum, especially at the beginning, other options are feasible, and we can find a rhythm that supports your individual needs and circumstances.

The overall duration of therapy is entirely your decision. The process can be short-term and focused on a specific challenge, or it can be a longer-term journey for deeper self-exploration. You are always in control and can decide when you feel ready to end our work together.

It is essential that this process feels right for you. If at any point you decide to pause or end our sessions—for whatever reason—that is perfectly okay. There is never any obligation to continue. My priority is your well-being, and I will always respect your decision.

Progress in therapy can be subtle. It isn’t always about dramatic breakthroughs, but rather the small, gradual shifts you begin to notice over time. You might find yourself using insights from our sessions in your daily life, feeling a greater sense of self-awareness, or reacting differently to situations that used to be triggering. Feeling genuinely heard and understood in our sessions is another key sign that the therapeutic relationship is working, even when the topics we discuss are difficult.

It is very normal for therapy to feel challenging at times, as you dive deeper into uncharted, often painful territory. It can even feel as if things are worsening before they start to get better. It takes courage and trust to look at feelings and experiences that are difficult or painful, and not seeing immediate results can be underwhelming or frustrating.

If you feel safe and held in the therapeutic relationship, my best advice is often to give yourself time. Time to acknowledge, time to digest, time to process. The patterns that brought you to where you are took years to build; they will naturally require your patience to navigate and understand.

Most importantly, I encourage you to share these feelings with me. Your thoughts and doubts about the process are not only welcome—they are a vital part of our work together.

Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of therapy. Everything you share is kept safe and private. As a registered member of the BACP, I adhere to their strict ethical framework.

For safety, there are a few specific exceptions required by law and my code of ethics:

• If I believe there is an immediate and serious risk of harm to you or someone else, or if there is a child protection concern, I have a duty to take action to ensure safety.
• In very rare circumstances, I may be compelled by a court of law to disclose information regarding serious criminal activity.

These situations are exceptional. My commitment is to be transparent, and I would always aim to discuss any concerns with you first, so you remain a part of the process wherever possible.

Therapy can be daunting. You get out of your comfort zone to share your most intimate hurts, fears, and hopes with someone you do not know yet—all of this without any guarantee that it will make a difference. It can be nerve-racking, and it is completely normal to feel this way.

Please be assured that this is a safe, non-judgmental space with no pressure to have everything figured out. You do not need to prepare anything or rehearse what you are going to say. There are no right or wrong things to say or ways to be. The most important thing is that you show up as you are.

If you do not know where to begin, we can explore that together. And if emotions come up, that is perfectly okay. This is a space where all of your feelings, regardless of their nature, are welcome.

It means that whoever you are, you are welcome here. My commitment is to meet you with genuine warmth and respect, completely free of judgment.

Your background, culture, spiritual belief, gender, sexual orientation and identity are not barriers here—they are respected parts of your unique story. It is this uniqueness that I value, which is why this is a space where you do not have to edit or hide parts of yourself. You can show up as your authentic self and know that you will be accepted.