Frequently Asked Questions
How does online therapy work? Is it effective?
When we arrange a session time, I will set up a meeting via the Google Meets videocalling platform (if you haven't used this before, it's easy to set up). For some people video calls are quite natural, but for others it can feel strange to talk online. In my experience, this 'weirdness' melts away through engagement with the conversation, and it is possible to connect deeply and emotionally during the sessions. As reflected in the Testimonials, my experience suggests that online therapy has the capacity to be deeply meaningful and effective.
Are there any advantages to having therapy online?
For some people, online therapy can provide particular logistical advantages. In cases where clients have long commutes or busy work schedules, online therapy means that there is no additional time taken in travelling. Similarly, meeting online means that it is possible to have an ongoing relationship with a particular therapist despite moving to a new area, or having to travel for work. This can make therapy feel all the more sustainable over the longer term.
Online therapy can also allow sessions to be scheduled more creatively. For example, clients may choose to meet during the working day, and can then go back to work without significant disruption. For others, it may feel particularly safe to meet from the comfort of their own home rather than travel to a consulting room.
What kind of times is it possible to have therapy sessions?
My availability is Monday-Thursday, with session availability through the working days and some evening sessions. Sessions are typically weekly, though in certain circumstances, fortnightly or monthly sessions may be appropriate. Ideally, sessions occur at the same time each week, though I appreciate that some clients have working patterns that do not permit this.
How many sessions will I need to have?
In some cases, clients may have quite specific difficulties that may be addressed in a limited number of sessions (e.g. 8-12 sessions). However, in some cases there may be more complex or longstanding issues that may benefit from a more extended period of therapy (e.g. 6 or 12 months).
How much are the sessions and how do I pay for them?
Sessions are charged at £90. Payment is made online via bank transfer (if this is not feasible, it is also possible to pay via postal cheque). I request payment for the first session at point of booking the appointment. Thereafter transfers can either be made on the day of the session, or else I can invoice on a monthly basis.
Which psychologists and approaches have most influenced your practice?
Jeffrey Young (Schema Therapy), Marsha Linehan (DBT) and Mark Williams (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy)
When we arrange a session time, I will set up a meeting via the Google Meets videocalling platform (if you haven't used this before, it's easy to set up). For some people video calls are quite natural, but for others it can feel strange to talk online. In my experience, this 'weirdness' melts away through engagement with the conversation, and it is possible to connect deeply and emotionally during the sessions. As reflected in the Testimonials, my experience suggests that online therapy has the capacity to be deeply meaningful and effective.
Are there any advantages to having therapy online?
For some people, online therapy can provide particular logistical advantages. In cases where clients have long commutes or busy work schedules, online therapy means that there is no additional time taken in travelling. Similarly, meeting online means that it is possible to have an ongoing relationship with a particular therapist despite moving to a new area, or having to travel for work. This can make therapy feel all the more sustainable over the longer term.
Online therapy can also allow sessions to be scheduled more creatively. For example, clients may choose to meet during the working day, and can then go back to work without significant disruption. For others, it may feel particularly safe to meet from the comfort of their own home rather than travel to a consulting room.
What kind of times is it possible to have therapy sessions?
My availability is Monday-Thursday, with session availability through the working days and some evening sessions. Sessions are typically weekly, though in certain circumstances, fortnightly or monthly sessions may be appropriate. Ideally, sessions occur at the same time each week, though I appreciate that some clients have working patterns that do not permit this.
How many sessions will I need to have?
In some cases, clients may have quite specific difficulties that may be addressed in a limited number of sessions (e.g. 8-12 sessions). However, in some cases there may be more complex or longstanding issues that may benefit from a more extended period of therapy (e.g. 6 or 12 months).
How much are the sessions and how do I pay for them?
Sessions are charged at £90. Payment is made online via bank transfer (if this is not feasible, it is also possible to pay via postal cheque). I request payment for the first session at point of booking the appointment. Thereafter transfers can either be made on the day of the session, or else I can invoice on a monthly basis.
Which psychologists and approaches have most influenced your practice?
Jeffrey Young (Schema Therapy), Marsha Linehan (DBT) and Mark Williams (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy)
