Frequently asked questions

We sit together in the consulting room and talk about the difficulties you are carrying. I work in partnership with you, asking questions to understand your situation and helping you find ways to manage it more effectively. Over the assessment and intensive days, we explore your story and the feelings behind it, so you can connect with your own resources for healing and change.

Psychotherapy does not solve problems for you. It offers a safe space to gain new perspectives and insights. My role is to support you in exploring different ways of understanding your situation, which can help you face difficult emotions and make meaningful changes. The work is yours; you do not have to do it alone.

No. Sessions are confidential and private. They are not recorded in your medical notes. The only exception is if there is a serious concern that you or someone else may be at risk. In that case I would discuss it with you first and work with you to decide the best way forward.

All of the work is in person at my consulting room in Henleaze, Bristol. That includes assessment, intensive therapy days, the six-month follow-up, and clinical supervision. I do not offer online, telephone, or hybrid sessions.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that I use alongside psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am an accredited EMDR practitioner qualified to work with adults. EMDR is recognised by NICE and the NHS as an effective treatment for trauma, and is also used for some anxiety-related difficulties. Treatment always begins with a personal history and preparation so that you have the resources to feel grounded and safe before processing begins. I believe EMDR works best as part of a broader psychotherapeutic approach, tailored to your needs.

Intensive EMDR uses longer sessions over consecutive days, rather than weekly appointments. This focused approach allows us to stay with the work more deeply, without the disruption of starting and stopping week by week. It can be especially helpful if weekly therapy has not been enough, or if you are ready to make significant progress in a shorter period. We always begin with careful assessment and preparation in the room to ensure it is the right fit.