Referrals, Fees and Working Days
Referrals
Majority of my clients self-refer for therapy for what is typically described as 'common mental health problems'. Please click here if you would like to find out more about problems that I am able to help with.
I particularly enjoy working with medical professionals, who might be experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue and I welcome referrals for GPs, nurses and paramedics and other mental health practitioners who might be struggling with the demands of their work.
Fees
Please contact me directly to enquire about my fees.
Working Days
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please note that I do not offer evening or weekend appointments.
Frequency of sessions is determined by the client.
Where am I based?
Please note that all sessions are conducted online. Please read the section below about 'working online' if you would like to find out why I work this way.
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What issues can I help with?
Adjustment Disorder, Agoraphobia, Anger, Assertiveness problems, Bereavement, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue, Depersonalisation, Depression, Derealisation, Eating Disorders (mild - moderate), Emetophobia (vomit phobia), Existential anxiety, Feeling detached, Feeling numb, Fibromyalgia, Flashbacks, Gaming addiction, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Grief and Bereavement, Health Anxiety, Hoarding, Hopelessness, Internet addiction, Lack of motivation, Low mood, Low self-esteem, Mixed anxiety and depression, Nightmares, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Panic attacks, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Procrastination, Relationship problems, Self-criticism, Sleep problems, Social anxiety, Stress, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Worry and many more.
Patients I am unable to support
Unfortunately I don't accept referrals for individuals under the age of 18.
Due to the nature of my working set up, I am unable to support individuals with more complex psychological needs who might require a multidisciplinary approach to care (for example, where the therapist needs to regularly liaise with the Psychiatrist or the Community Mental Health Team to coordinate different aspects of care etc.).
Like most psychologists and psychotherapists, as the pandemic hit, I shifted my practice to working online. At first, I was sceptical about working remotely, however I was pleasantly surprised to find that none of the therapeutic value seemed to be lost and that ALL of the therapeutic techniques could still be applied (including in EMDR!).
I also discovered that a lot was gained in terms of patient convenience and accessibility to treatment, particularly for those who have struggled to find specialists in their area. This was supported by feedback of many of my pre-pandemic patients who found online therapy easier to get to. With many of my clients spread throughout the UK and Europe, my clinical work (including clinical supervision) is now solely based online.
About working online
Would You like to Talk?
Getting in touch for the first time can seem scary, however, it can be
the start of a life changing journey and a valuable investment towards your future.
If you have any questions and/or would like to have a free 20-minute telephone consultation, then please feel free to contact me. As I am often busy in appointments, the best way to get hold of me is by email on psychotherapy.enquiries@gmail.com. In your email please briefly indicate what type of problem you are seeking treatment for and whether you have a specific type of therapy modality in mind (i.e. IFS, BSP, EMDR, CBT or even a mixture). It's OK if you don't know - we can explore this together.
Once you've made initial contact, the first session focuses on understanding your difficulties and your therapy goals and agreeing on a good place to start. Depending on your needs and your personal preferences, we may choose a specific therapeutic modality to focus on or we may decide on a blend of approaches to help you find what might suit you best. The idea is for us to work together as 'psychological detectives', who work as a team to get you 'unstuck' from your symptoms.
Please note that all appointments are conducted online.
For mental health emergencies please contact your doctor.