Frequently Asked Questions

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s completely natural to have questions before you begin. To help you feel more at ease, I’ve included answers to some of the most common questions about what to expect, how sessions work, and the ways I work. If there’s anything else you’d like to ask or talk through, you are very welcome to get in touch. You will also find more in depth FAQs on the Adult Psychotherapy and Child Psychotherapy Pages

  • This is not a crisis service, I am not able to offer emergency support, in order to get the right support please contact your local NHS crisis team or in a life threatening emergency 999. You could also check out my Resources Page for further options.


  • I work with children and young people aged 5 years and older and individuals and couples over 18 years old.

  • Initial Conversation: Free

    One to One Counselling or psychotherapy: £60 for 50 minutes

    Negotiated rates for trainee counsellors and clients on low incomes
    I request that payment for sessions by individuals be made the day before the session
    Payment of fees can be made by Bank transfer

  • I work with a range of issues including: anxiety, bereavement and loss (including miscarriage, infertility and baby loss), Self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work-related stress, times of transition and change, bullying and struggling with your identity.

    For more information about the services I offer please take a look at my Services Page.

  • I work face to face in Birmingham.
    Please note that the initial conversation, assessment session and at least 2 further sessions will be online.

  • I work online using the Teams platform

  • A therapy session lasts for 50 minutes.

    Negotiated rates for trainee counsellors and clients on low incomes
    I request that payment for sessions by individuals be made the day before the session
    Payment of fees can be made by Bank transfer

  • I am a registered provider with BUPA, AXA and AVIVA.

  • It depends initially we will agree to meet for one session if we agree to work together we will agree to meet for six to eight weeks and then review if it feels helpful and work is beneficial enough to continue.

  • My counselling room is in my back garden. This is a picture of it.

A small wooden garden shed with two glass-paned double doors framed in black, set on a tiled patio in a backyard. The shed has a flat roof with string lights hanging from the edge. There is a small potted plant with flowers in front of the shed, and a taller potted plant with purple flowers on the right. A wooden fence surrounds the yard, and neighboring houses with brick walls and gabled roofs are visible. The sky is clear with some clouds.
A cozy living room with a white armchair, a beige sectional sofa with patterned pillows, a small round wooden coffee table, a white sideboard, a digital clock, and various decorative items including framed photos and a plant. There is a large wall artwork of a seascape and a small side table with children's toys.
A woman sitting on a white armchair with her legs crossed, smiling, in a cozy room with wooden flooring, a small round wooden coffee table in front of her, a man sitting nearby with hands folded, and various decorative items including framed pictures, plants, and a small air purifier.
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