Frequently Asked Questions

No. You can contact me directly — no GP referral, no diagnosis, and no waiting list. Simply get in touch or book a free consultation call and we will take it from there.

No. You do not need to be in crisis, have a clinical diagnosis, or be able to clearly explain what is wrong. Many people come to therapy with a vague but persistent sense that something is not quite right — that they keep hitting the same walls, feel stuck, or are not living as fully as they would like.

That is enough. You do not need to justify your need for support.

It is a free, informal 15-minute phone or video call — not a therapy session and not an assessment. It is simply a chance for us to make contact. You can tell me a little about what has brought you here, ask any questions you have, and get a sense of whether working together feels right. There is no pressure and no obligation to proceed.

The honest answer is that you may not know until we speak. The therapeutic relationship matters enormously — research consistently shows that the fit between therapist and client is one of the strongest predictors of whether therapy helps.

The free consultation session exists precisely for this reason. If after speaking you feel I am not the right fit, that is completely fine. I would rather you find the right person than proceed out of politeness.

Each session is 50 minutes.

Most clients attend weekly, particularly in the early stages of the work. Weekly sessions tend to support more consistent progress and allow the therapeutic relationship to develop more steadily. Fortnightly sessions are available for those who prefer a more flexible arrangement. I do not offer sessions less frequently than fortnightly as a regular arrangement.

There is no fixed answer — and I would be cautious of any therapist who gives you one before knowing anything about you. Some people come with a specific issue and feel they have what they need within a few months. Others are working through something more complex and choose to stay longer.

What I can tell you is that I do not offer a fixed number of sessions by default. We work at your pace, review progress regularly, and you decide when the work feels complete.

It is important to note that the Rewind Trauma Technique is expected to work within one to three sessions.

Yes. I offer in-person sessions in a private therapy room in central Harrogate, available on weekday afternoons, evenings, and some daytime slots although I mainly work online, which are also available across the UK on weekdays including evenings.

For most people and most presentations, yes. The research on online therapy is now well-established and consistently shows it to be as effective as face-to-face work for the majority of difficulties people bring to therapy.

For some people — particularly those working through trauma — being in their own familiar space can actually feel safer and more containable than sitting in a room with a stranger. For others, the physicality of being present in a dedicated therapy room is what they need. There is no single right answer. We can discuss what feels right for you.

Individual therapy sessions are £70 for 50 minutes. Speacialist Rewind Trauma Therapy sessions are £95 each.

A deposit of one session fee is required before the first session, which is redeamable for your last session.

Student and trainee counsellor discount is available — please ask.

Payment is by bank transfer in advance of each session. Bank details are provided when you book.

I ask for at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice, or missed without notice, are charged at the full session fee.

I understand that genuine emergencies happen and I use my discretion where exceptional circumstances apply.