How Therapy Works
Online psychotherapy and hypnotherapy with a practical, forward-focused approach.
You do not need to know exactly what to say or how therapy is supposed to work before you begin.
I keep the process clear and collaborative from the start
You will always know what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how the different parts of the session fit together.
Hypnotherapy supports and reinforces the psychotherapy
The session then moves into a period of deep relaxation.
Hypnotherapy forms a smaller part of the session and is used to support the therapeutic work we have already been doing.
During this part of the session, you are guided into a deeply relaxed and focused state.
You remain aware and in control throughout.
Hypnosis is not about losing control, being asleep or being made to do anything.
It is simply a focused state that can help reinforce helpful ideas, new perspectives and the changes you are already working towards.
Client experience
Start with a free discovery call
The first step is simply a conversation.
The discovery call gives you a chance to tell me a little about what has been happening and what you would like help with.
It is also a chance to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether working together feels right for you.
If we decide to work together, I will send you a short intake form to complete before your first paid appointment. This allows me to understand the important background beforehand, so we can make better use of our time together.
There is no pressure to have everything figured out before the call.
Psychotherapy forms the main part of each session
This is where the therapeutic work happens.
I work in a solution-focused way, which means we acknowledge what has been difficult without spending the whole session analysing the problem.
We focus much more on:
what you want to be different
what has been going better
the strengths and resources you already have
the changes you are beginning to notice
what may help you move forward
The aim is to help you build confidence in your own ability to think, feel and respond differently.
What to expect from an online therapy session
You do not need to perform or get therapy "right".
Sessions take place online, so you can join from a private and comfortable space.
As I will already have reviewed your intake form, your first therapy appointment can begin as a full therapeutic session rather than being taken up with basic information gathering.
We begin by talking.
We look at what has been happening, what has gone well, what you are noticing and where you want to go next.
The session then moves into the relaxation and hypnotherapy part. You can simply listen and allow yourself to relax.
Choosing the right way to begin therapy
You do not have to commit to more therapy than feels right, but having enough time to build and consolidate change can be valuable.
After your free discovery call and intake form, there are a few ways to move forward.
Other options
Individual session
£85
Individual psychotherapy and hypnotherapy sessions are also available if you prefer to book one session at a time.
Optional Initial Consultation
£45
If you are interested in working together but would like more time to understand the approach before beginning therapy, you can choose an Initial Consultation.
Because I will already have reviewed your intake form, we can use this appointment to explore what is happening for you, explain more about how the brain and therapeutic process work, answer your questions and help you decide whether you would like to continue.
The Initial Consultation is optional. If you already feel ready to begin, you can move straight into your first full therapy session or therapy block.
Therapy is focused on change, not just understanding the problem
Insight can be helpful, but change is what we are working towards.
We may explore what has been difficult, but we keep bringing the focus back to:
how you want to feel
how you want to respond
what you want to be doing differently
what is already beginning to improve
how to build on the progress you are making
You do not need to spend every session reliving the past in order to move forward.
Ready to see whether this approach feels right for you?
The free discovery call is the first step. It gives you a chance to ask questions, tell me a little about what has been happening and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. If you decide to continue, we can then choose the therapy option that best fits what you want to work on.