Frequently Asked Questions

Some people benefit from short-term work (6–8 sessions); others prefer longer-term support — we’ll review together and agree what feels right. More: Anxiety counselling.

Yes — secure video sessions as well as in-person appointments in Maidstone & Teston. Details: Online counselling and Location & availability.

Integrative: humanistic counselling, CBT, and elements of Gestalt to match your goals and pace. Read more: CBT counselling and Humanistic counselling.

A calm, no-pressure space to talk about what’s been happening, your goals, and what support might help — at your pace. More: Depression counselling.

Everyone’s different — many notice small shifts (like sleep or motivation) within a few sessions; deeper change can take longer. More: Depression counselling.

Yes — therapy can complement GP or psychiatric support; we’ll use practical tools, routines, and emotional processing alongside any medical care. Read more: Depression counselling.

There’s no timetable — we’ll create space for your process, whether the loss was recent or many years ago. See Bereavement counselling.

No — we can move between grief, day-to-day coping, and what feels manageable each week. More: Bereavement counselling.

Absolutely — people grieve in different ways; there’s no “right” way to feel or express it here. Read more: Bereavement counselling.

I work primarily one-to-one; we can still focus on communication, boundaries and patterns. Info: Relationship counselling.

Individual work can still help you understand patterns, set boundaries, and improve communication. See Relationship counselling.

Start short-term to focus on a specific concern, or continue longer-term for deeper change. Read more: Relationship counselling.

We identify thought/behaviour patterns, then test new tools (e.g., reframing, exposure, problem-solving) between sessions. More: CBT counselling.

Often, yes — brief, manageable tasks to help you apply tools in real life. More: CBT counselling.

Short-term (often 6–12 sessions) can help with specific goals; we’ll tailor the plan to you. Details: CBT counselling.

Maidstone & Teston — comfortable, private rooms in quiet settings with free parking. See Location & availability.

Yes — free parking at both in-person locations. Read more: Location & availability.

Tell me your access needs when booking and I’ll recommend the most suitable room. Details: Location & availability.

I normally use Zoom (small download). If you prefer, we can use Microsoft Teams. More: Online counselling.

Many clients find online work equally helpful — especially for flexibility and reduced travel. We’ll decide what suits you best. See Online counselling.

If the connection drops, we’ll reconnect or follow up by phone to rearrange or complete the session. Details: Online counselling.

We explore beliefs about yourself, build self-compassion, and practise small confidence-building steps (CBT exercises and reflective work where helpful). Read more: Low self-esteem therapy.

It varies — some people notice changes within a few sessions; deeper work can take longer and we’ll go at your pace. Info: Low self-esteem therapy.

If helpful — yes. Simple exercises to track wins, challenge negative self-talk, and set gentle goals. See Low self-esteem therapy.

Yes — many people start when things feel unclear; we’ll make sense of it together. Learn more: Life transitions support.

Weekly works best for most people; we’ll review regularly and adjust as needed. More: Life transitions support.

Either — short-term focus or longer-term for broader support. Details: Life transitions support.

If you want a warm, client-led space to explore feelings at your pace, it can be a good fit. Read more: Humanistic counselling.

I won’t prescribe your choices — I’ll help you understand yourself so decisions feel clearer and more congruent. See Humanistic counselling.

We’ll check in regularly — how you feel day-to-day, what’s shifted, and whether goals still fit. More: Humanistic counselling.

IEMT is a brief, change-focused approach using guided eye movements to help shift stuck emotional responses and limiting self-beliefs. Read more: IEMT therapy.

After a short assessment, we identify the emotional state or belief to work on, then use precise eye-movement patterns while you hold the target in mind. Details: IEMT therapy.

IEMT is typically brief; some people notice meaningful shifts in a small number of sessions, though everyone’s different. We’ll review together. More: IEMT therapy.

I’m an integrative counsellor (person-centred base), Registered Member MBACP and accredited by NCPS. My practice is clinically supervised, insured, and I engage in regular CPD. Learn more about me.

Yes — with rare exceptions for safety, serious risk to you/others, court orders, or certain legal obligations. We’ll discuss this clearly at the first session. Read more about me.

Please give 48 hours’ notice to cancel; otherwise the session fee applies. If something urgent happens (e.g., illness), we’ll discuss options. For bookings, contact me.