Psychological Therapy

In psychology, a temenos refers to a protected space — a place set apart where experiences can be explored and understood with care.

Therapy here is offered in that spirit: a thoughtful, collaborative space where difficulties can be understood and meaningful change can develop over time.

My approach combines careful psychological understanding with evidence-based therapy. Drawing on clinical experience across NHS and independent settings, I aim to create a therapeutic space that is respectful, structured where helpful, and responsive to the individual.

My Approach

Safety in the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. Therapy works best when it is collaborative, thoughtful and grounded in a clear understanding of what may be maintaining distress.

We begin by developing a shared understanding of your experiences and what has brought you to therapy. From there, we identify goals, consider helpful approaches, and agree a plan for how the work might proceed.

Therapy may be short-term and focused on specific difficulties, or longer-term where deeper patterns or life experiences need time to explore and process.

Sessions are typically weekly to maintain momentum, though this can be adapted depending on individual circumstances.

Collaborative Psychological Formulation

At the heart of my work is collaborative psychological formulation — a shared process of understanding what has been happening and why.

Together we build a picture of the patterns, experiences and contexts that may be contributing to current difficulties. This draws on your own knowledge of your life alongside psychological theory and clinical experience.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all treatment, formulation provides a roadmap for therapy. It helps guide what we focus on, which therapeutic approaches may be most helpful, and what kinds of change might make the greatest difference.

This understanding develops over time. As therapy progresses, we revisit and refine it together so the work remains relevant and meaningful.

How I work with different therapies

I draw on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, using them thoughtfully and flexibly rather than as rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches.

Where appropriate, therapy may follow a structured evidence-based model. At other times, an integrative approach is more helpful, guided by collaborative formulation and the specific needs of the individual.

The approaches I commonly draw from include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviour, and developing practical strategies for change.
• Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) — supporting emotional regulation, self-understanding and psychological safety, particularly where shame or threat responses are prominent.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — offering practical skills for regulation, distress tolerance and relationships, adapted to individual needs.
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) — where appropriate, to support the processing of traumatic or overwhelming experiences.

Flexible session options

Therapy can be offered in several ways depending on what works best for you.

In-person sessions
Face-to-face appointments in a confidential and comfortable setting.

Online sessions
Remote sessions via secure video, offering flexibility and accessibility.

Walk-and-talk sessions
Where appropriate, sessions can take place outdoors. Gentle movement and the shared environment can support reflection and regulation for some people.

What therapy can help with

People seek therapy for many different reasons. I commonly work with a range of psychological difficulties, including:

• Anxiety-related difficulties — such as persistent worry, panic, obsessive thoughts, health anxiety or feeling constantly on edge.
• Low mood, depression and burnout — including loss of motivation, exhaustion, reduced enjoyment in life or a sense of feeling stuck.
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress — where past experiences continue to affect how you think, feel or respond in the present.
• Life transitions and difficult experiences — such as bereavement, relationship changes, workplace stress or periods of significant life change.
• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties — including patterns in relationships that feel difficult to understand or change.
• Patterns that feel difficult to shift — for example recurring emotional responses, self-critical thinking or behaviours that no longer feel helpful.

Session Fees

Individual therapy sessions are £120 per 60-minute session.

Payment for self-funded sessions is requested in advance of the appointment.

I am registered with a number of major private health insurers, including Vitality, Bupa, AXA and Aviva. If you are planning to use private medical insurance, please check with your insurer regarding authorisation and any excess or limits that may apply.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment, 48 hours’ notice is requested wherever possible.

I understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. Decisions regarding late cancellations or missed appointments are made with care and discretion.

I will also always aim to provide as much notice as possible should a session need to be rearranged.

Getting Started

If you are considering therapy and would like to explore whether this approach may be helpful, the process usually begins with a brief initial conversation.

1. Initial contact
   You can get in touch via the Contact page to briefly outline what you are looking for or ask any questions.
2. Initial conversation
   We can arrange a short conversation to discuss what has brought you to therapy, whether this way of working feels like a good fit, and what the next steps might be.
3. First appointment
   If appropriate, we can then arrange an initial session to begin developing a shared understanding of your situation and what you would like to work towards.

If you plan to use private medical insurance, you may wish to contact your insurer first to check your level of cover and obtain authorisation for therapy.