Where I work
I offer sessions online across the UK and Europe.
I offer in person sessions from a Therapy Room in a private building in Manchester City Centre.
The main entrance is discrete and easy to access.
There is parking near by and it is accessible by public transport.
How I practice
My core training is in Person Centred counselling. What this means is that the focus is on creating an environment where you know you will be met with no judgement, compassion, understanding, and honesty. I will always bring curiosity to sessions, offering areas of further exploration to you. I bring challenge to sessions and this is to offer different perspectives to you. I use some CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) techniques where helpful. I also offer lifestyle interventions or CBT techniques, different resources or strategies to engage in outside of sessions- but only if this is something you want to do. I don't sit back and stay silent in sessions, and I wont leave you wondering what to say, or feeling on your own in the session. I work in a way that is engaged and curious so that you know we're looking at things together.
The most important quality in Therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. Therefore my main focus is to ensure you feel safe, valued, accepted, and not on your own, regardless of how you show up and what you share in sessions.
Adjustments
Its really important to me that people feel that they can engage in Therapy in a way that works for them. This is particularly important to me when it comes to working with Autistic people and ADHD'ers, but is not exclusive to Neurodivergent folk. If there are any barriers to you engaging in Therapy due to factors like; Eye contact, lighting, textures in the room, being still, needing to engage in other activities while talking, or anything that we can easily adjust- this is something we can do without question.
How many sessions/ How often?
I offer an open ended amount of sessions, this can be anywhere from two months to several years, as long as we both feel that the therapy is still the right fit. I recommend a minimum of eight sessions to begin and then see if you wish to continue with therapy. I only offer sessions on a weekly basis or ad hoc basis.
Ad hoc sessions can be booked one session at a time with no commitment- but this does mean sessions may not always be on the same day or time.
What to expect from the first session?
During the first few sessions I want to understand what brings you to therapy and I will explore with you what outcome you are hoping for from attending therapy. The first session can feel very nerve wrecking, going to a new space, meeting a new person, and feeling under pressure to talk. However, there is no pressure for therapy sessions to look any kind of way, its an individual experience, and however you feel comfortable showing up is perfectly okay. If you want to spend your first session just talking with me about every day things until you feel comfortable this is perfectly normal.
Cost
50 Minute session- £70
Sessions can be paid for in Cash or by bank transfer