FAQs

Below is a quick-reference guide to frequently asked questions about the practical aspects of working with me!

Who do you work with?

– Teenagers aged 15+ and adults
– Individuals, joint sessions involving loved ones, and groups
– I specialise in ADHD and autism, eating disorders, body image, emotional dysregulation, self harm, addictions, and supporting LGBTQ+ folks.
– I can also help with self esteem, nutritional and sexual health, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges

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How do you work with clients?

– Holistic, compassionate, inclusive, and practical, my practice also draws from my own experiences of recovery
– Using evidence-based approaches to focus on the psychological, behavioural, and biological factors that maintain distress or get in the way of wellbeing
– Work with me is specifically focused on supporting you to improve your mental and physical health

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where do you work?

– In person, I have a private, cosy space in the town centre of Glossop, right next to the train station and bus stop, with free parking nearby
– Online, I use Teams or Google Meet
– Many clients choose to see me hybrid where we alternate between face to face and virtual therapy sessions.
– I offer walk and talk sessions in Glossop (weather depending!)

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How often do you usually see clients?

– I offer regular appointments or ad-hoc bookings
– You can choose a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly slot on the same day/time if you’d like, or, we can work flexibly and book whenever works
– I see most of my regular clients on a fortnightly basis; often we’ll start weekly, then step frequency down as we make progress together

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how long are sessions?

– Standard sessions last around 50 minutes
– I offer shorter 30-minute support sessions for ongoing clients
– I also offer longer 75-minute sessions for walk-and-talk or session contents that just need a bit more time and space
– I don’t require any commitment to a specific number of sessions or duration of therapy

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What are your fees?

– I offer an introductory bundle of 4 sessions at £100/session (£400 total)
– My standard fee is £120 per 50-minute session
– I offer ongoing clients blocks of 4 sessions at £110 per session
– It’s important to me to make therapy accessible as much as possible.
– I offer a concessions rate of 1/3 off (£80)
– I give a small number of free sessions to clients accessing me through the social prescribing team at the Bureau

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  • “Thank you so so so much for everything you have done for me – every week I learnt something new about myself or about recovery and I am already a better version of myself for it and your guidance!”
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  • “I value your support so much and am so grateful that you have my back. Thank you for all that you have done for me. I couldn’t do this without all your care and support. You always see hope in me.”
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  • “There are no words that express how appreciative I am of you. You have challenged me to try so many new foods that I never would’ve imagined buying and you have helped me in so many different ways and I can’t thank you enough. You helped me navigate through the most difficult times, of my life and I don’t think I would’ve been able to do it without you.”
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  • “Not only have you been an amazing therapist, you are my number one safe person and I will never forget you and everything you have done for me. You taught me that I don’t need a reason to cry and you have helped me learn so many new things about myself that I probably would never have discovered without you.”
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  • “You helped me understand and accept that I’m just different and it’s not a bad thing. Thank you so much for the time you have spent advocating for me, listening to me, supporting me, and caring about me, I am so lucky to have found you. You really are one of a kind.”
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  • “You were exactly what I needed and I’ll be eternally grateful for your time, patience, kindness, memory and for just being you.
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  • “You have made me feel validated & listened to. At times it has felt very hard & there have been lots of tears but I feel I have also made a lot of positive progress which is thanks, in the main, to you! Thank you for taking my ED seriously.”
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  • “You make such a difference, your passion, drive, and immense kindness always shine through. You’re not just insanely good at your job, you’re a fabulous person too. One of life’s good guys!”
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  • “In every one of our sessions, you’re kindness and warmth shine through. You inspire hope and a want for change – something I’m extremely thankful for. Thank you for making me feel like I’m not strange or a bad person, and thank you especially for making me feel like I’m not alone.”
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  • “Thank you for never giving up on me, thank you for always being in my corner, thank you for being so honest with me. It takes me a while to trust people and I trust you, you have made a big difference in my life.”
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  • “I genuinely don’t think words are enough to describe how grateful I am to you. You were there for me when I wasn’t even there myself. You’ve changed my life in so many ways as I am sure you do for many others! You have to be one of the best at what you do.”
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  • “Thank you for all that you have helped me to explore – I’ve learnt so much about myself which I would not have done otherwise. I hope you go to help many others, like you have done for me.”
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  • “I want you to know how much I appreciated our sessions and how much they meant to my recovery with its ups and downs. I have seen many therapists for my eating disorder over the years but I felt I could really truly be myself when talking to you which is led me to progress so thank you so much again.”
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  • “You’ve helped me navigate through my challenges, encouraging me to confront my feelings head-on and empowering me to find my own solutions. I never realised just how much I struggle to process information and some situations and your support each session has truly changed my thought process and I’m learning to be kinder to myself.”
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  • “Thank you!…for giving me a safe and welcoming space to come each week, where I could be vulnerable, real and honest, and have someone be honest back too. You are very different (in a good way). You have saved my life many times without realising it. Your story inspires me so much and has definitely impacted me, to know you have been where I am!”
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  • “Thank you for showing me I matter and making me feel visible. Thank you for fighting for me, when I couldn’t fight for myself. Thank you for sitting with me in the silence when words felt too much. You have changed my life and I will miss you but wont forget you ever!”
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  • “You saw beyond the many masks I wear and that has helped so much. You have been such a breath of fresh air, your kind heart and caring nature shows through. Your journey inspires me and shows me what recovery and life can bring!”
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  • “You were always there with a smile ready to believe I could keep going, You went above and beyond to make me feel safe in our sessions and to give me the tools to be safe.”
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  • “You have made me feel like life can be better, You have changed my views on recovery. You made me feel safe and I felt like I could be vulnerable with no judgement.”
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  • “Recovery, I think, is a forever road but I know that I can do it and that is because I had the best guide holding my hand at the start of the journey. You really change lives <3”
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