Frequently Asked Questions

Why work with me?

I offer a reflective, depth-oriented approach to counselling and psychotherapy rooted in psychological understanding, embodied awareness and collaborative exploration. 

I have an MSc in Counselling at Bangor University (in progress) with a supervised clinical practice in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines and am professionally insured. I am committed to ongoing personal and professional development, undertaking my own weeky personal therapy and regular CPD. 

My work is informed by training and ongoing study in areas including:

• Jungian psychology and dream work
• Internal Family Systems-informed approaches
• Embodied and somatic awareness
• Mythology and symbolic understanding
• Group facilitation and relational process
• Nature-based and experiential approaches

Who do I work with?

I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

• Anxiety, burnout and emotional overwhelm
• Depression and low mood
• Grief and loss
• Relationship difficulties
• Questions of identity and self-esteem
• Feeling lost, disconnected or directionless
• Life transitions and periods of change
• Meaning, purpose and belonging
• Men’s, women's, non-binary and gender-diverse emotional wellbeing

I aim to work in a non-pathologising and collaborative way, recognising that emotional difficulties often emerge within broader personal, relational and cultural contexts.

Can we work online or in person?

I offer both online and in-person sessions.

If you are based locally, in-person sessions are generally preferred where possible, though online work can also be profoundly effective and meaningful. In-person work take splace in Eryri, North Wales, in Llandudno, Bangor and Menai Bridge, Anglesey.

Online therapy allows me to work with clients across the UK and internationally.

I hold advaned training in remote therapeutic practice. Online work can be deeply relational, psychologically rich and effective for long-term therapeutic work.

If you are unsure which format would suit you best, get in touch to discuss your needs.

Is this approach right for me?

My approach may suit people who are looking not only for symptom relief, but also for deeper psychological understanding and reflection.

Therapy can support exploration of emotional patterns, relationships, identity, grief, anxiety, life transitions and questions of meaning or direction. The work is collaborative and often gradual, requiring openness, consistency and commitment over time.

I do not offer coaching, mentoring or advice-based work. If you are specifically seeking career coaching, business coaching or performance-focused support, it may be more appropriate to work with an accredited coach through organisations such as the ICF or EMCC.

I do not provide crisis services or emergency mental health care. If you are experiencing immediate risk, severe mental health crisis, or are unable to keep yourself safe, please contact emergency services, your GP, local crisis team, or the Samaritans on 116 123.

How long does therapy usually last?

Sessions take place weekly at the same time each week where possible. Regularity and consistency are important parts of the therapeutic process and help create stability, safety and continuity in the work.

The length of therapy varies depending on individual needs and circumstances. Some people seek shorter-term support around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term therapy focused on deeper exploration and lasting psychological change.

We can regularly review how the work is progressing together.

Do you work with couples or groups?

I offer individual therapy primarily, though I may also offer relational, group or facilitated work depending on the context and nature of the enquiry.

If you are seeking support as a couple, family, group or organisation, please get in touch to discuss your needs and whether I am the appropriate person to support you.

What are your fees?

Individual Therapy

• £60 for a 50-minute session

I hold a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for students, low-income or unwaged clients and disadvantaged communities, depending on availability. 

What is the difference between psychotherapy and coaching?

Psychotherapy and counselling focus on emotional wellbeing, psychological understanding and relational patterns, often exploring how past experiences and unconscious dynamics shape present life.

Coaching is generally more future-oriented and goal-focused, often centred around performance, career development or decision-making.

Psychotherapy training typically involves extensive supervised clinical practice, personal therapy and adherence to ethical frameworks such as those of the BACP or UKCP.

If you are unsure which approach would best suit your needs, please get in touch using the contact form.

How do we get started?

Simply get in touch with me by using the contact form. From here we can discuss your needs and arrange your first session.

Before the first session we can consider:

• what brings you to therapy
• what you are hoping for from the work
• whether the approach feels appropriate for your needs
• any practical questions you may have

What can I expect in the first session?

The initial session provides an opportunity to explore what brings you to therapy and what you may be seeking support with.

We might discuss:

• your current circumstances
• relevant personal history
• any previous therapy experience
• practical agreements and boundaries
• how we might work together

This also allows us both to consider whether the therapeutic relationship feels like a good fit. If I do not feel I am the appropriate therapist for your needs, I will do my best to suggest alternative sources of support where possible.

Is therapy confidential?

Confidentiality is a central part of psychotherapy.

What you discuss in sessions is kept confidential, with certain legal and ethical exceptions relating to serious risk of harm to yourself or others, safeguarding responsibilities, or legal obligations.

As part of professional practice, I discuss client work anonymously within clinical supervision in accordance with BACP ethical guidelines.

Further details about confidentiality are included within the client agreement.

What is your cancellation policy?

Details of cancellations, payment arrangements, confidentiality and professional agreements are outlined clearly within the client agreement form provided before ongoing work begins.