The counselling relationship is one of the most important things in therapy - as research has shown - so it’s important to feel as though you’re working with someone you feel comfortable with and who understands what you need.

We will have an initial chat on the phone and if you’re comfortable to do so, we will then arrange a full 50 session. As part of this session, we’ll talk about what you’re struggling with and what you might hope to get from therapy, if you know at the stage. I’ll talk you through some of the information in the counselling agreement I use in therapy, including information on confidentiality and how I keep your information confidential. You can also ask any questions you might have. From this first session, you will most likely get a feeling of whether or not you feel comfortable working with me and if you do, we can work out next steps.

Yes, I offer both online and in person sessions in Peckham. I can also offer phone sessions if desired. There are good transport links to where I practice in Peckham Rye.

I’m comfortable working with a variety of different issues and experiences. I often work with people facing bereavement, infertility, maternal mental health, abortion, pregnancy, anxiety, relationship issues, and being at a crossroads in life. I also work with women who have experienced sexual abuse.

Therapy can be different for everyone and there is no set time frame. Some people want to be in longer term therapy and others want to come for a shorter amount of time to work through a very specific presenting issue. Part of the work is discussing and agreeing on how long to work together. This can be something we assess and evaluate as we work. For some, it can be hard to know at the beginning what might be right.