What is Therapy

Can you be silent during therapy? What does silence mean to the client? How different therapists deal with, experience and use silence?

Ideas for how you can use your sessions to ensure they are fulfilling and helpful.

Confidentiality is on of the pillars that make counselling feel safe. However, as part of my duty of care I might need to disclose details from our sessions. Here is what this means and how I approach such disclosures. As well as my privacy policy

The short answer is No, we don't. For some sitting still in therapy gives a sense of intentionality, predictability and focus. For others it feels uncomfortable, rigid and intense. Here are some ways we can adapt the therapy room to your needs.

There is a lot of anxiety and distrust around disclosing suicidal ideation, intent and attempts to therapists. To limit this anxiety I explain below how I approach disclosure of suicidal ideation.

In my practice I recognise and respect both professionally diagnosed and self diagnosed disabilities and long term conditions. This is what you can expect and request for support during our sessions.

It can be daunting and stressful to start therapy and to meet with a new therapist. Knowing what to expect can make a huge difference and...

I am not a crisis service so if you are in crisis here is what you can expect from an A&E visit and a list of useful helplines.