Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered

  • I am trained in a person-centred and experiential model. I also work relationally and through trauma-informed lens.

    The core of this model rests in that people are innately good and they strive for growth, personal development and progression.

    There may be obstacles along the way or conditions that prevent us from following our inner voice, or we may be looking for ways to vocalise our needs. In therapy, we work towards closing the gap between where we are and where we would like to be.

    The experiential aspect of my training involves working with the present and gaining a greater awareness of the physical experiences of your feelings and thoughts.

    Tuning in, you can deepen the connection with yourself by noticing and responding to your process.

  • I appreciate that going to therapy may be daunting, you may see this as a significant action you are taking or as something that you are finally investing into.

    Wherever you are, I will meet you there. My way of working will be centred around you and your needs from therapy, and the work will move at your own pace.

    What I can offer is a non-judgemental and confidential space where you can share and gain insights about yourself and how to move intentionally in the direction of the changes you want to see in your life.

  • I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

    If you are interested in working together, we would schedule a free phone call which lasts about 20 minutes. If phone calls present a difficulty for you, we can complete this over email.

    This would be an opportunity for you to ask questions and also to share what the themes you would like to explore in therapy are.

    If what I offer sounds useful to you and I can work with you and what you would like to bring to therapy, we can schedule an initial session which is free of charge and lasts 50 minutes.

    In the initial session, you will get a sense of what it is like to work together. At the end, we will check in and if you would like to carry on working with me, I will provide you with a copy of the therapeutic contract to sign.

    I will run through it with you and if you have any questions, I can answer these as we go along.

    We can also set up our regular time and day, or if you work shift patterns, we can arrange in advance.

  • Everything you share with me is kept in the strictest confidence.

    There are two exceptions to this: supervision and legal.

    • As a member of the BACP, I am required to attend regular supervision. Supervision ensures high standards of therapeutic, ethical and professional practice. Supervision is also confidential - while I will discuss aspects of our work together, I will not disclose any information that could be used to identify you.

    • As a therapist, I have a duty of care - this means that if you or someone else is at risk of harm, I will break confidentiality.

  • I take data storage and security very seriously. To find out more about my data protection policy and my privacy statement, please click here.

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  • I appreciate that therapy can be a valuable investment in oneself.

    Therapy sessions are charged at £50 for 50 minutes (therapeutic hour) weekly. I accept BACS transfer or cash.

    I offer a number of fee adjusted spaces for clients where we discuss and agree on the fee. Please enquire for more information on my current availability for fee adjusted spaces. In the case that I am not able to offer one, you can be added to a waitlist for the next available space or I can refer you to a colleague.

    Charges apply for missed sessions, in-line with common practice within the counselling profession. Exceptions apply for pre-arranged breaks and appointments.

  • Working with me is a collaborative process.

    I am here for you. I offer empathic understanding and a space free of judgement where you can explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings in depth.

    People come to therapy for many different reasons and the work will be highly individual.

    A common goal in therapy is “to feel better” - I am interested in what “better” looks like for you. Often, along the way, people find a deepened understanding of themselves and meaning that can bring a sense of peace and acceptance and support you in making the changes in your life that you want.

  • I hold a BACP-approved Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, in person-centred and experiential approach.

    I have completed continuing professional development course in trauma-informed counselling, also in working with autistic clients and bringing a neuro-affirmative approach in practice.

    My academic background is in English literature, BA (Hons) where I focused on post-colonial Caribbean literature, which moved me into fully hearing, embracing and understanding suffering and finding ways to make sense of it, discover ways to work with it and who you are in the midst of it.

    I have experience working in different healthcare sectors and roles including nursing home, NHS maternity wards, substance & alcohol recovery service and hostel for people who have become homeless.

  • I see clients in-person in Brighton & Hove and Eastbourne. For more information, click here.
    I also hold sessions with clients remotely over the phone or online via secure video call (Microsoft Teams or Google Meet).

  • Sessions last 50 minutes and they take place once a week. Please note that I only offer fortnightly sessions online.

  • I work with adults over the age of 18 who seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some of the themes people have come to therapy with include: exploring their sexuality, low self-esteem, struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, substance and alcohol misuse, bereavement and identity issues. You may start therapy working through a particular issue and find there is more that lies beneath it.

  • I work short-term and long-term with clients. Generally, sessions are open ended - you can end therapy whenever you choose to. There is no obligation that we must meet for a minimum number of sessions. If you feel ready in yourself to end our work together, we can discuss how you would like that to happen.

  • Please note that I cannot provide support in a crisis or emergency. Depending on the nature of it, you would need to contact the relevant services - this can be the NHS via 999 or other services, some of which I have listed on here.