Frequently asked questions
What should I expect in my first session?
Our initial session is an opportunity to explore what has brought you to therapy, consider what approach might suit you best, and get a sense of what it feels like to work together. There's no ‘right’ way to start — and no expectation that you'll arrive with everything neatly articulated.
How long are sessions and how often do we meet?
Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually scheduled weekly at a regular time that suits us both. Fortnightly sessions may be offered in some cases, depending on your therapeutic history.
Do you offer online or in-person sessions?
I offer both online sessions (across the UK) and in person sessions in Bethnal Green, East London.
How long does therapy typically last?
I offer both short-term therapy (between 6-12 sessions) and open-ended therapy for adults. The duration depends on your needs and what you hope to explore together. Some people come for a specific issue, while others engage in longer-term work. We can discuss this during your first session.
Is everything we discuss confidential?
Yes, everything we discuss during our sessions is confidential. There are rare exceptions — such as if there is a risk of serious harm to you or others — where I may need to share information outside our sessions. If this situation arises, I will always aim to discuss it with you first wherever possible.
What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic therapy is a depth-focused approach that helps uncover unconscious patterns, often rooted in early relationships, that influence your current emotional life. By exploring these patterns — including what shows up between us in the therapeutic relationship — we can work through inner conflicts and create lasting change.
What if I can’t afford therapy?
I have a small number of reduced-cost places for those who may find the standard fee difficult to afford, including people on a low income or with refugee or asylum-seeking status. Please get in touch if you’d like to talk this through.
What qualifications do you hold?
I trained at the University of East London, completing a PGDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and hold an MA from the Royal College of Art, London. My background and long career in art and culture deeply inform my therapeutic work. I’m interested in how language, symbols, and story help us make sense of ourselves and our place in the world.
What experience do you have?
Alongside my private practice, I have experience working within low-cost counselling services and a women’s mental health non-profit, supporting clients with a wide range of experiences including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and questions of identity and belonging.
My work is informed by ongoing training in areas such as trauma, breath work, and depth psychology, and I engage in regular supervision and continued professional development to support safe, ethical practice.
What does it mean to be registered with the BACP?
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is the UK's leading professional body for psychotherapists. Registration means I meet rigorous standards of training, ethics, and ongoing professional development. My work is regularly supervised and I adhere to an ethical framework designed to protect your wellbeing.
Do you work with people from diverse backgrounds?
Yes, my practice is rooted in inclusivity and cultural awareness. I welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, and I'm attentive to how culture, identity, and wider social systems shape our inner and outer worlds.
I have particular experience supporting people from the Global Majority, including British South Asian women — though I'm always mindful that intersectionality means everyone's experience is distinct.
Factors like class, immigration status, skin colour, disability, religion, sexuality, and gender shape how we move through the world and how we experience ourselves, and I hold all of this as part of the work.
"Global Majority" is used to recognise people from ethnic minority backgrounds as part of the world's demographic majority.
Do you work with couples?
Whilst I predominantly work with individuals, I also offer some couples therapy sessions alongside my individual work.
My approach focuses on the relationship itself, exploring patterns between you and how past experiences shape how you relate. We begin with an initial assessment to see if we’re the right fit, followed by weekly sessions if we continue. This is a collaborative process requiring commitment from both partners.
Sessions are online via Zoom, and my fee is £100 per session.
How do I arrange my first session?