A clear, collaborative process

The reasons for coming to therapy are very varied, but they often share the fact that they are causing significant distress. This may be your first experience of therapy or you may already be familiar with the process. Either way, it can be daunting deciding whether to take the step to speak to someone. I hope the information below will give you some idea of what to expect.

Initial appointment

The first session is mainly about understanding — what's brought you here, what you're hoping to change, and what's been happening. There's no pressure to have it all worked out; that's what we do together. From there we agree a way forward that fits your objectives and your pace. It is also a chance for you to see if you feel safe and understood, and to assess whether you would feel comfortable continuing to work with me.

At the end of our initial meeting, we can book another appointment if you would like to continue, or you can go away and think about it.

I am an integrative therapist, which means that I draw on different approaches and techniques depending on the needs of the person I am working with. The therapies I work with are well-established and evidence based so you can be sure that you will be looked after safely and ethically. I will work collaboratively with you to understand the difficulties you face and to decide the best course of treatment. Whichever approach we take, I prioritise having a good working therapeutic relationship with you. In my experience (and this is backed up by research), this is one of the most important factors in successful therapy.

Online & in person

I offer sessions online across the UK using secure, confidential video, and in person in Anglesey and North Wales. Online work is often especially helpful if travel, pain or fatigue make appointments difficult — you can be somewhere comfortable and familiar.