Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions I'm most often asked before we start working together. If something isn't covered here, please don't hesitate to get in touch — I'm always happy to chat.

About therapy

  • CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns. It tends to be short-term and goal-oriented. Somatic, relational therapy is less structured and works more with the quality of the therapeutic relationship, patterns across your life, and what your body might be holding. It tends to suit people who want to explore more deeply rather than follow a set programme.

  • You don't need to be in crisis or have a diagnosis to come to therapy. Many people come because something feels off and they can't quite put their finger on why, or because they're going through a transition and want support, or simply because they want to understand themselves better. If you're unsure, the intro call is a good place to start — it's low commitment, and we can figure out together whether this feels like a good fit.

  • That's completely fine — many of the people I work with are coming to therapy for the first time. You don't need to know how it works or what to say. The intro call is specifically designed to give you a feel for the process before any commitment. We'll find our way in together.

Working with me

  • Yes. Everything you share with me stays between us. The only exceptions are if I become concerned about your safety or the safety of someone else — in which case I might need to share limited information with an appropriate person or service. I would always aim to discuss this with you first wherever possible. I also discuss my work in clinical supervision (without identifying details), as required by my professional and training obligations.

  • I am findable on Instagram and TikTok where I share content about somatic therapy, the mind-body connection, and what therapy actually involves.

    You're welcome to follow along. However, if you're a current or prospective client, it's worth thinking about how engaging with my social media might feel, for you and for the therapeutic relationship.

    As a rule, I won't follow clients back or engage with them on social media. This isn't coldness - it's a boundary that helps keep the therapy space separate and protected. If any of this raises questions for you, we can talk about it in a session.

  • It means you don't have to explain yourself or justify who you are. I work from the understanding that queer and LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergence, and non-normative ways of moving through the world are not problems to be solved — they're part of who you are. I aim to be actively affirming, not just tolerant, and I'm committed to ongoing learning. If something I say doesn't land right, please tell me — I'd rather know.

  • I have a particular interest in how experience lives in the body — not just in our thoughts or narratives. This doesn't mean we'll do yoga in sessions. It means I'm attentive to body-based signals, and where it feels useful, I can bring gentle somatic awareness into our work.

Practical questions

  • That really depends on what you're bringing and what feels useful. Some people find that a focused block of 8–10 sessions gives them what they need. Others prefer to work in an ongoing, open-ended way over a longer period. We'll talk about this together from the start, and you're never locked in — we can review regularly and adjust as we go.

  • The initial call is free. Sessions from that point onwards are between £65 to £95 per 50-minute session.

    I hold a small number of lower-fee spaces for people who would otherwise be unable to access therapy. I also offer a discount for those living with diabetes.

  • Online sessions are online, via Zoom. You'll need to be somewhere private and comfortable where you won't be overheard. Sessions cannot be recorded.

    In person sessions take place in the Practice Rooms at 87 Leonard St, London EC2A 4QS. The closest stations are Old Street or Liverpool Street.

    Please note that unfortunately, these rooms are not fully accessible.

  • I'd rather you tell me than suffer in silence or simply stop coming. The therapeutic relationship is central to this work, and if something isn't working, that's worth talking about — sometimes it's the most useful conversation we have. If, after exploring it, we both feel it's not the right match, I'll do my best to help you find someone who suits you better.