Frequently Asked Questions
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Psychotherapy offers you a space in which to explore any issues, challenges, or emotional difficulties you may be experiencing. I am trained to help you express and explore your thoughts and feelings, and whatever comes up in the process of doing so.
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You don’t have to be diagnosed with a mental health condition to benefit from psychotherapy. Therapy can also be a place to work on your mental and emotional health more generally, to work through the regular challenges of life, and to explore and work towards personal goals.
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I work with adults, couples, and families of young children.
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As a psychotherapist, I am not trained to make diagnoses, nor do I wish to make any form of diagnosis. Only psychiatrists can make a formal diagnosis of a mental illness.
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Infants up to 24 months old are absolutely welcome, and there are plenty of toys for your small human to play with. There is a set of steps at the entrance to my practice, but I am well-practiced at carrying prams up and down. Breastfeeding is welcome, and a kettle and steam steriliser are available if needed.
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As long as it’s useful. I don’t dictate how long you do therapy for; this is a collaborative process. Typically, clients will work with me for 6-24 weeks depending on how in-depth they want to go. I also offer long-term psychotherapy. No matter how long you decide to stay in therapy, we will regularly review our work together (usually every six weeks) to check that you’re getting what you want out of it.
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Sessions are 50 minutes long and normally take place weekly. If you require a different frequency due to your circumstances, I am usually able to accommodate this.
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I am currently unable to offer a concessionary rate, as all of my concessionary spots are taken.