I understand experiences such as anxiety, burnout, and emotional distress as meaningful responses to life experiences and long-term pressures, rather than personal failures or flaws. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, we explore patterns, context, and what these experiences may be signalling. This understanding often creates the conditions for greater choice, agency, and sustainable change.
Is your approach more reflective or structured?
My approach is primarily reflective and collaborative, grounded in understanding and meaning-making. Where appropriate, we may also draw on practical ways of strengthening awareness, boundaries, or emotional regulation. Any tools or strategies are introduced thoughtfully and tailored to you, rather than applied as a one-size-fits-all approach.
Do we talk about the past as well as the present?
Often, yes - where it feels relevant and helpful. Present-day difficulties are frequently connected to earlier experiences, relationships, or ways of coping that once made sense. We explore these at a pace that feels manageable, without pressure to go anywhere you’re not ready to explore.
What is my role in the therapy process?
Therapy is a collaborative process. While my role is to offer a reflective, supportive, and engaged therapeutic space, change is something we work towards together.
You don’t need to perform or arrive knowing what to say, but therapy tends to be most helpful when there is a willingness to engage honestly - both in sessions and in noticing what unfolds between them. This might include reflecting on conversations, recognising patterns, or becoming more aware of how you relate to yourself and others in everyday life.
Insight often develops gradually, sometimes arriving unexpectedly in moments of clarity or recognition. Rather than working towards rigid goals, we remain attentive to what feels meaningful and relevant as the work evolves.
Is your work short-term or long-term?
The length of therapy varies depending on what you’re bringing and how long difficulties have been part of your life. Meaningful change often takes time. Some people come with a specific focus and work for a shorter period, while others are better suited to longer-term, depth-oriented therapy - particularly where patterns are long-standing, deeply rooted, or affect multiple areas such as work, relationships, self-esteem, or emotional wellbeing.
Therapy works best when there is a willingness to engage in the process. It requires commitment and continuity, even when attending feels difficult at times. While some people experience a sense of relief early on, deeper work often unfolds gradually. It’s also not uncommon to feel more unsettled at certain points, especially when long-avoided experiences or patterns are explored.
There is no expectation to commit to a set number of sessions. We review the work together as it unfolds, allowing therapy to develop at a pace that feels appropriate. My work is not about quick fixes, but about creating understanding and change that feels authentic and sustainable.
Can I talk to you about anything?
Yes. You’re welcome to bring whatever feels important or troubling to you - even if it’s hard to put into words or feels uncomfortable to share.
Many people worry that what they’re experiencing might seem insignificant, confusing, or difficult to explain. Therapy offers a non-judgemental space where these experiences can be explored with care and curiosity. Feeling able to speak openly is an important part of the work, and we take time to build this together.
On occasion, if something feels beyond my capacity to support safely or appropriately, I would discuss this with you and help you consider alternative or specialist support where needed.
Do I need a diagnosis to have therapy?
No. You don’t need a diagnosis or a referral to work with me. Many people come to therapy because they’re struggling emotionally, feeling lost, burnt out, or stuck in patterns - not because they identify with a particular diagnosis.
What if we see each other outside of sessions?
If we happen to see each other outside of the therapy setting, I won’t acknowledge you unless you choose to acknowledge me first. This is to protect your privacy and confidentiality. You’re always welcome to raise this in therapy if you’d like to talk about how it might feel or how you’d prefer to handle it. Boundaries like this are part of creating a safe and respectful therapeutic space.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Therapy is confidential and conducted within professional and ethical guidelines. There are some limits to confidentiality, which are discussed at the start of therapy, particularly where there are concerns about serious harm to yourself or others.
When will I know if therapy is coming to an end?
Therapy often comes to an end when you feel clearer, more grounded, or better able to respond to yourself and your life in ways that feel more aligned and sustainable. This might include feeling less overwhelmed by familiar patterns, having greater confidence in your choices, or relating to yourself with more understanding and compassion.
Endings are something we talk about openly. They’re not rushed, and they don’t need to be tied to a fixed outcome. The decision to end therapy is usually a shared one, based on your sense that the work has reached a natural point of completion for now.
Do you offer in-person and online therapy?
Yes. I offer therapy from my private practice in Central Manchester, as well as online therapy for those who prefer this option or find it easier to attend remotely.
Online therapy is often just as effective as in-person work and offers flexibility where travel, health, or time constraints are factors.
Accessibility, location, and parking
My Central Manchester therapy practice is easily accessible by public transport and car.
- On street pay & display parking is available outside the building
- Care-free parking is located next to the building
- Q-Park Piazza car park is directly across the road
The practice is:
- approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station
- around 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station
- 3 minutes’ walk from St Peter’s Square tram stop
- close to several bus routes
How do I get started?
If you’d like to explore working together, you can get in touch to arrange an initial telephone conversation. This gives us both an opportunity to ask questions and decide whether this feels like a good fit.
What are your fees?
£90 per session (50 minutes). Payment details will be provided when arranging your initial appointment.
