People come to psychotherapy for many different reasons. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, obsessive thoughts, addictions or difficulties with eating. Others find themselves repeating familiar patterns in relationships, feeling stuck, struggling with change, or simply a feeling that life has become difficult to make sense of.

Whatever brings you to therapy, the starting point is not a diagnosis or category, but an understanding of your own experience.

Beginning psychotherapy can feel like a significant step, and it is entirely natural to feel uncertain. You do not need to be sure that therapy is the right answer, nor do you need to know exactly what you want to say before getting in touch.

The first step is simply to arrange an initial face-to-face consultation. This meeting is offered free of charge and provides an opportunity for us to discuss what has brought you to therapy, any questions you may have, and whether working together feels like the right fit.

Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. If, after meeting, we decide that another approach or practitioner would be more appropriate, I will be happy to discuss other options or suggest a colleague who may be better placed to help.

You can get in touch using the contact form or by leaving me a voicemail. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

There is no charge for the initial face-to-face consultation.

If we decide to work together, we will discuss and agree an ongoing fee during our first meeting. Fees are based on session frequency and individual circumstances.

A small number of reduced-fee spaces are available for people on lower incomes, subject to availability.

The practice is located at 1 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DR, just a short walk from Farringdon and Barbican Underground stations. It is also within easy reach of Clerkenwell, Smithfield, the City of London, Holborn and King’s Cross, making it easily accessible from across London by public transport.

Full directions will be provided when we arrange your initial consultation.

Together we will discuss a rhythm of sessions that feels appropriate for your circumstances. Some people attend once a week, others more frequently, and this can be reviewed over time as therapy develops.

The therapy is open-ended. For some people, it lasts a relatively short period; for others, it continues over months or years. This is something we can think about together as our conversations develop.

Sessions are usually between 30 and 60 minutes in length. Rather than being strictly predetermined, the timing of a session is guided by what emerges during the conversation. Occasionally, a session may end a little earlier, when a pause helps to mark something important that has emerged. At other times, it may continue a little longer if further exploration or clarification feels important.