Services
​I offer online CBT, Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness sessions for individuals throughout the UK. I also offer in-person sessions around the Leicester, Nuneaton and Hinckley areas in the Midlands. I offer early, late and weekend sessions to suit your needs.
Fees
Weekday Sessions
Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm UK time
£110 per individual session
Weekend & Unsociable Hours Sessions
Saturdays, Sundays, plus Monday - Friday outide 8am - 8pm UK time
£138 per individual session
Reduced Rate Sessions
I offer two reduced-rate sessions per week for individuals on low or no income. These are available on Monday or Tuesday afternoons. Please mention this when you make contact.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled session will be charged at 50% of the session fee.
What to expect when you start therapy
Taking the step to begin therapy and finding the right therapist can be significant. Here's a guide to what you can expect when you contact me:
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Initial Consultation
We begin with a complimentary, no-obligation 20–30 minute initial consultation via Zoom or phone. This first step is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. I'll learn more about what you're seeking support for, and you'll get a sense of my approach and decide if you feel comfortable working with me.
Finding someone you feel comfortable working with is crucial, as the foundation of successful therapeutic change is built on the strength of the relationship between us. The most important thing for good therapy is having a positive connection where you feel genuinely heard and accepted. If you do not feel a strong connection after our chat, I encourage you to continue looking for a therapist who is a better personal fit.
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First Session
If you choose to move forward after our initial consultation, we will schedule your first session, which typically lasts 50–90 minutes. This session will focus on gaining a detailed understanding of the specific challenges you are facing. This process is fundamentally a collaborative team effort to understand, explore, and find solutions to your challenges.
We will explore your goals and aspirations for life after therapy, which might involve developing specific, measurable aims such as replacing anxiety with assertiveness. Together, we will map out how the issue impacts your life and develop an initial plan for our work.
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Subsequent Sessions: Duration and Frequency
Regular, subsequent sessions are typically 50–60 minutes long, though this can be adjusted to suit your personal circumstances and needs. We will collaboratively agree on the frequency, usually starting weekly, but this can be adapted to bi-weekly or longer. This flexibility allows support to be gradually tapered over a longer period.
A typical course of therapy might range from 4 to 10 sessions, depending on your agreed goals. My goal is to help you develop the tools to help yourself and to become your own therapist, rather than becoming tied into a long-term therapy.
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Focus of Sessions (What We Might Work On)
Our work together focuses on equipping you with practical, effective tools and skills to manage distress and promote lasting change. We will explore, identify, and address the specific cycle of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that reinforce negative thinking, which, once understood, can be broken and redirected.
Key areas we might focus on include:
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Reframing Unhelpful Thinking: Challenging negative thought patterns and exploring the root causes of the issues that brought you to therapy.
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Developing Coping Mechanisms: You will learn practical and effective tools, integrating evidence-based techniques from CBT and mindfulness, to manage stress and anxiety.
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Enhancing Self-Awareness: Gaining a deeper understanding of your emotional triggers and responses and stepping back from thoughts and emotions.
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Building Confidence and Self-Esteem: Developing a stronger, positive sense of self, equipping you to face challenges with self-belief and assertiveness.
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Between Sessions
Successful change requires your active engagement and effort. We will agree on a tailored action plan for you to work on between sessions to reinforce continuous growth, around your specific goals and time commitment.
Examples of inter-session work may include:
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Mindfulness Practice: Daily exercises aimed at developing active acceptance of unpleasant feelings and creating distance from overwhelming thoughts.
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Self-Hypnosis Script: Using your own ability to focus attention on realistic, beneficial changes and positive self-suggestion.
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Daily monitoring: Keeping a diary of your thoughts and feelings to focus on self-awareness.
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Behavioural Tasks: Facing a feared or stressful situation that we had prepared you for as part of systematic change.
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​Continuing Growth Post-Therapy
A key aspect of therapy is ensuring that the positive changes you achieve continue long after our one-to-one support concludes. By the end of therapy, you will have a clear understanding of how to apply what you have learned to all areas of your life, making you less reliant on the therapist. The tools we develop together will equip you to navigate challenging times more effectively and appreciate the good times more fully.
Should new issues arise or old habits resurface, you will have a clear plan for coping in new ways. This continuing growth plan may also include the option of returning for one or two "booster" sessions if you are facing a particularly difficult period or feel ready to address issues you previously were not prepared for.