If you feel like no matter how hard you try to lead your life, the past still catches up or, perhaps you are so stressed out that it is too hard to move and motivate yourself, let's have a chat.
I am here to help with
Loss
The experience of losing someone you cared about can shake us down, leaving us with a sense of ‘being kicked in the guts’. In our sessions, we will work through the impact of loss in your daily life and find strategies to soothe your pain in a constructive way.
Trauma
Some of our life experiences can be very stressful, frightening or distressing and difficult to cope with. It can be one incident, or an ongoing event that happened over a long period of time.
Regardless of when trauma happened, there are steps you can take to overcome the pain, learn to trust and connect to others again, and regain your sense of emotional balance.
Immigration Issues
When people immigrate they are faced with a variety of psychological problems related to the loss and separation from their home of origin, family and friends; exposure to a new environment; and the need to navigate unfamiliar cultural experiences. Having someone to talk to in these moments can be helpful in finding the solid ground under the feet.
Stress, Anxiety, Depression
If you feel exhausted, helpless, trapped, or depleted with just a thought of dealing with certain things in your life; if you feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities you juggle on a daily basis, overcritical and self-doubting yourself; or if you are overwhelmed, you'll learn self-regulating and stress management tools to make your life manageable.
What to expect
Introductory Session
I understand that starting the search for a therapist and booking an appointment can feel overwhelming. However, scheduling an introductory session can be a significant step toward the change you're seeking. In this initial session, you'll have the opportunity to share a bit about yourself and the challenges you're facing. You'll also be able to ask me any questions about my approach to therapy, helping you decide if you'd like to continue working together.
Assessment Session
If you decide to continue, our first full session will focus on getting to know you, your history, and what you'd like to achieve through therapy—even if your goal is simply to start feeling better about your life. We’ll also review the contract, covering the practical details of our work together, including confidentiality, payment, cancellations, and more. This assessment session lasts an hour and a half.
Beginning of work
The following sessions are guided by you and what you feel is most important to address. We will meet weekly, either online or in person, and each session will last 50 minutes.
Every five sessions, we will review your goals and check whether we are on the right track. Therapy is a collaborative process, and together, we will regularly discuss the length, focus, and direction of our work, making adjustments as needed.
How long will it last?
I offer both open-ended and short-term therapy. Short-term therapy is ideal when you're dealing with a specific issue or crisis and need a safe, supportive space to explore options and coping strategies.
Longer-term therapy allows for a deeper exploration of your life story, relational patterns, and the gentle processing of trauma and loss. It promotes greater self-awareness, empowering you to make more authentic and informed life choices.
I offer
The initial free consultation lasts 30 minutes, during which we can see what kind of support you may require.
Assessment session lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes
Individual therapy sessions lasting 50 min
Couples therapy sessions lasting 110 min
ONLINE THERAPY:
EMDR online one-off session: 90 minutes | £105
EMDR online follow-up sessions: 50 minutes | £70
Regular weekly psychotherapy session: 50 minutes | £70
Couples therapy online session: 90 minutes | £105
FACE-to-FACE:
EMDR face-to-face one-off session: 90 minutes | £135
EMDR face-to-face follow-up sessions: 50 minutes | £85
Regular weekly psychotherapy session: 50 minutes | £85
I offer concessions depending on your life circumstances. We can discuss this in our initial consultation. I charge the full cancellation fee if less than 48 hours ' notice is given.
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“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step” Naeem Callaway
In the depths of a person, there is a creative force that is capable of creating what should be, which will not give us peace and rest until we express it outside of us in one way or another.
G.Goette
If you or someone you care about are in a crisis, feeling suicidal or in need of urgent support, please:
- contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment,
- call or go to your local A&E department;
- call Samaritans on 116 123;
- call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
- Use the 'Shout' crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258.