If you’re curious about beginning therapy, these questions can help you understand how the first steps work.

Yes, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat. This is a brief, no-obligation conversation where you can ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.
Book your free introductory call
We will only really know whether this therapy is helpful once we’ve had a few sessions together and seen how you respond. A free 15-minute introductory chat allows us to talk briefly about what’s bringing you to therapy and whether this way of working is likely to suit you. It’s a short, focused conversation to help you decide whether to take the next step and book an initial session.
You’re welcome to book a first therapy session directly by calling or emailing me. If you’d prefer to talk things through first, you can also book a free 15-minute introductory chat to see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Once we’ve agreed to work together, I’ll confirm session times and send any relevant details, including how we’ll meet online or in person.

Here you’ll find information about cost, scheduling and the structure of therapy.

Sessions are £90 for 50 minutes or £135 for 75 minutes.
You’re investing in focused, depth-oriented work grounded in evidence-based training, ongoing supervision and a therapeutic process designed to create meaningful emotional and relational change.
Yes. I am currently registered with AXA and WPA.
I usually meet people weekly or fortnightly on the same day and at the same time. For those on shift pattens I can sometimes accommodate meeting more flexibly. In some cases, more frequent sessions may be discussed depending on your goals and needs.
This varies. Some people notice meaningful shifts within a few months; others choose longer-term work to address deeper relational or emotional patterns. ISTDP is a focused approach that aims to work as efficiently as possible prioritising lasting emotional transformation.
Sessions require 72 hours’ notice for cancellation. Missed or late-cancelled appointments are charged in full, as the time is reserved specifically for you.

You can choose to meet in person, online or a blend of both depending on what best suits your needs.

Yes — online therapy can be very effective and offers great flexibility for those with busy schedules.
Yes — I offer face-to-face sessions for those who prefer attending in person.
My practice is based at the following two locations.
George Street Therapy Rooms
2nd Floor
2 Princes Buildings
George Street
Bath
BA1 2ED
Wood Street Therapy Rooms
Third Floor
1 Northumberland Buildings
Wood Street
Bath
BA1 2JB
I work online on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. I work in-person in Bath on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

These questions explain the therapeutic approach and what you can expect.

ISTDP focuses on the emotional blocks that prevent change. Instead of predominantly talking about difficulties, we explore what happens in real time, so emotional and relational shifts can occur more deeply and sustainably.
It means we work with what you’re experiencing in the moment — thoughts, feelings, body responses and relational patterns — rather than staying cognitive or intellectual.
If you’ve gained insight in previous therapy but still repeat the same patterns, ISTDP may offer the deeper change you’ve been seeking. If you are experiencing relational problems with friends, family, partners or colleagues, ISTDP quickly establishes the causes of these relational difficulties. If you are experiencing low self-esteem, ISTDP helps you face the way in which your treatment of yourself could be leading to self-neglect and low-confidence. However, the only real way to know is to meet for some sessions and see how you respond.
Yes — this approach is especially effective for difficulties with closeness, boundaries, anxiety in relationships or repeated relational cycles.
“Short-term” refers to the method’s focus and intensity, not a fixed length of time. Duration depends on your history, goals and the pace that feels safe and workable for you without leading to overwhelming anxiety. We will never work at a pace which would exacerbate your difficulties.

Information about who therapy is suitable for.

No — I work only with individuals. However, therapy supports significant improvements in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics and with colleagues.
No — I work with adults aged 18 and over.

It’s normal to feel uncertain about starting therapy. These questions address common worries.

Many people come to this work after previous therapy where insight was gained but lasting change didn’t follow. This approach focuses on emotional conflict and the patterns driving your difficulties — which can feel meaningfully different.
You don’t need to arrive knowing how to do anything including talking about your feelings. We will together establish the root of your difficulties and the task needed to get to your goals. Therapy helps you gradually build emotional awareness and capacity.
We move at a pace that respects your nervous system and anxiety levels. The aim isn’t to push through overwhelming anxiety – this could be damaging. We will be in close communication about your experience at all times to ensure we work at a speed that is right for you.
That ambivalence is completely normal. We’ll approach it with curiosity rather than pressure so you can decide if this is the right time for you to work towards change in your life.

Next step

If you’re considering working together and would like to talk things through first, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory chat.