Psychological therapy appointments

Psychological therapy appointments last for 50 minutes. For individual therapy, it tends to work best for appointments to be weekly (at least initially) so as to build momentum, facilitate the building of the therapeutic relationship, and bring about progress for your child more quickly. However, there is no obligation to attend weekly if this does not work for you - my online booking system enables you to have complete control over when you schedule your child’s appointments for, and you can do so on a weekly, fortnightly or ad hoc basis. To ensure therapy is helpful and effective, we will regularly review progress. 

Evidence-based psychological therapy

Clinical psychologists are doctors of psychology - highly qualified mental health professionals who are trained in evidence-based psychological therapies - i.e. therapy that goes beyond the supportive listening of counselling. In my practice I provide effective psychological therapies that work to address mental health difficulties, reduce emotional distress and improve wellbeing. The therapy I suggest for your child will be informed by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines and tailored to your child’s individual needs, taking into account any preferences that you and your child may have. I offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, and integrative therapy (drawing on well-established and recognised models and theories). Read more here >>

Safety and trust 

Research has shown that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most important element for successful therapy. Throughout therapy, I will be focused on building rapport with your child to promote a secure, trusting therapeutic relationship. My therapeutic style is collaborative, engaging and non-judgemental. My central aim is to ensure that your child - and you - feel fully heard and understood.

Reviewing progress

Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches guided by individualised formulation, I work to reduce your child’s distress and support meaningful improvement in their wellbeing. The duration of therapy depends on the severity of their difficulties, their engagement, and their goals for therapy. We will regularly review progress to help ensure that therapy is as helpful and effective as possible.

support that suits you

I provide a flexible, individualised approach to therapy and am able to offer a range of therapy options, from goal-directed short-term work to longer-term, more in-depth therapy. Using my online booking system, you are able to choose appointment slots at your convenience that suit your child and their schedule. You are able to reserve the same time each week, or you can choose different times depending on the week, or book fortnightly, or ad hoc.