FAQ & Links
What are the first steps to starting therapy?
If you’re interested in booking an initial consultation, contact me. Before meeting face-to-face, we can have a brief chat over the phone or by email.
At your initial consultation we will discuss your current difficulties. At the end I will suggest a treatment plan. This includes how many sessions you might need and the therapeutic approach we might take.
The initial appointment is also a chance for you to get a sense of what it might feel like to work with me. Research has consistently shown that the therapy relationship is the most important aspect in any successful therapy, so it's important you find a therapist you feel you can trust and open up to.
How often do I need to attend?
Sessions last for about 50 minutes and in the early stages of therapy usually take place on a weekly basis. Later on you might find fortnightly or even monthly sessions are enough to keep the momentum going.
How many sessions would I need?
This depends on your goals and the particular issue you are working on. A short-term contract can be between 6 and 12 sessions, whereas a longer contract can take six months to more than a year. We will discuss this at your initial consultation and we will review this regularly.
Can I pay through Health Insurance?
Yes. I’m registered with BUPA, Aviva, Cigna, Vitality and WPA Insurance. I will need your authorisation number for billing purposes and it is advised you speak to your insurers to get a clear understanding of the terms of their cover.
Useful Links:
Secure Nest: Schema Therapy self-help tools available here
Headspace: Mindfulness made simple. Sign up here for a free ten day trial.
Brene Brown "The Power of Vulnerability": In this inspiring and personal TED talk, Brene Brown discusses the value of learning to be more emotionally open. To view this talk click here
Recommended Books:
Schema Therapy
Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns: A Schema Therapy Self-Help and Support Book (2015). Jacob, van Genderen & Seebauer.
Reinventing Your Life. (1998). Young & Klosko
Mindfulness/ Mindfulness-based CBT
The Mindful Way Workbook. (2014). Teasdale & Williams
Full Catastrophe Living. (2013). Jon Kabat-Zinn
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living (2008). Harris.
CBT information and worksheets:
You can find a lot of information and self-help tools here: Get Self Help
If you’re interested in booking an initial consultation, contact me. Before meeting face-to-face, we can have a brief chat over the phone or by email.
At your initial consultation we will discuss your current difficulties. At the end I will suggest a treatment plan. This includes how many sessions you might need and the therapeutic approach we might take.
The initial appointment is also a chance for you to get a sense of what it might feel like to work with me. Research has consistently shown that the therapy relationship is the most important aspect in any successful therapy, so it's important you find a therapist you feel you can trust and open up to.
How often do I need to attend?
Sessions last for about 50 minutes and in the early stages of therapy usually take place on a weekly basis. Later on you might find fortnightly or even monthly sessions are enough to keep the momentum going.
How many sessions would I need?
This depends on your goals and the particular issue you are working on. A short-term contract can be between 6 and 12 sessions, whereas a longer contract can take six months to more than a year. We will discuss this at your initial consultation and we will review this regularly.
Can I pay through Health Insurance?
Yes. I’m registered with BUPA, Aviva, Cigna, Vitality and WPA Insurance. I will need your authorisation number for billing purposes and it is advised you speak to your insurers to get a clear understanding of the terms of their cover.
Useful Links:
Secure Nest: Schema Therapy self-help tools available here
Headspace: Mindfulness made simple. Sign up here for a free ten day trial.
Brene Brown "The Power of Vulnerability": In this inspiring and personal TED talk, Brene Brown discusses the value of learning to be more emotionally open. To view this talk click here
Recommended Books:
Schema Therapy
Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns: A Schema Therapy Self-Help and Support Book (2015). Jacob, van Genderen & Seebauer.
Reinventing Your Life. (1998). Young & Klosko
Mindfulness/ Mindfulness-based CBT
The Mindful Way Workbook. (2014). Teasdale & Williams
Full Catastrophe Living. (2013). Jon Kabat-Zinn
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living (2008). Harris.
CBT information and worksheets:
You can find a lot of information and self-help tools here: Get Self Help