Frequently Asked Questions

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Many people reach out because something feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to carry alone.

Therapy can offer a space to make sense of what you’re feeling, understand yourself more deeply and find ways of coping that feels more manageable. If you’re wondering whether it might help, that in itself is often a good place to start.

 That’s completely okay. You don’t need to arrive with the “right words” or a clear plan.

We can begin wherever feels easiest and I’ll gently support you in finding your way into it.

 No. Therapy should always move at your pace.

You’re never expected to share more than feels manageable. Building a sense of safety and trust comes first, and everything else unfolds from there.

 There’s no fixed answer. Some people come for a short period around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term support.

We can check in regularly about how things are feeling and what you need, so the work continues to support you in the way that you need.

 Confidentiality is a central part of therapy, and what you share is treated with care, respect, and sensitivity.

There are a small number of exceptions where I may need to share information, for example if there is a serious risk of harm or a legal requirement. This is always explained clearly as part of our initial agreement, so you know exactly what to expect.

 Yes, online sessions can be arranged if working remotely feels more comfortable or practical for you.

Some people also find that a blend of in-person and online sessions works well, depending on what’s going on in their lives at the time.

We can think about this together and find an approach that feels supportive and workable for you.

 That’s absolutely okay. The first session is a chance to get a feel for how it might be to work together.

Therapy is a deeply personal journey and the sense of fit, trust and feeling comfortable really matters. There’s no pressure to continue and if it doesn’t feel right, I have a number of trusted colleagues I can recommend.

 Tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for reflecting on thoughts, learning about mental health, or finding words for how you’re feeling.

However, therapy offers something different. It’s a real, human relationship where you are seen, heard, and understood by someone who can respond to you in the moment, notice what’s not being said, and support you safely through difficult or overwhelming feelings.

A trained therapist also holds responsibility for your wellbeing, works within ethical frameworks, and can support you in a way that is tailored, relational, and grounded in professional experience.

Some people choose to use both, for example using tools like ChatGPT between sessions to reflect or process. But therapy itself is something that can’t be replaced by information or AI conversation alone.

Individual therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long, while group therapy sessions may be longer. The length of each session may vary depending on the needs of the client.

Individual therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes long, while group therapy sessions may be longer. The length of each session may vary depending on the needs of the client.