Question 1

What issues can online therapy help with?

Accepted Answer

Online therapy can support a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship patterns, stress, and life transitions. It can also provide space for personal growth, self-understanding, and support with emotional overwhelm. I draw on integrative approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples to tailor therapy to your needs.

Question 2

How does online therapy work?

Accepted Answer

Sessions take place via a secure video platform. You will need a quiet, private space and a stable internet connection. Online therapy offers the same level of depth, support, and effectiveness as in-person therapy, with many clients finding it more comfortable to speak openly in their own familiar environment. The therapeutic process unfolds in the same collaborative and relational way as traditional face-to-face sessions.

Question 3

How do I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can book an appointment by sending me a message through the website contact form or by emailing me directly. I will respond with available times, information about fees, and what to expect in your first session. If the offered time works for you, I will confirm the appointment and send the secure video link for our online session.

If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch with questions before booking.

Question 4

What can I expect during the first therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Your first session is a gentle introduction to the therapeutic process. Together, we’ll explore what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and what feels important for you right now. I’ll ask some questions about your history to understand your experiences more fully. You’re welcome to share at a pace that feels right for you; there is no expectation to prepare anything in advance.

Question 5

How long are the therapy sessions, and how frequently should I attend?

Accepted Answer

Individual therapy sessions last about 50 minutes. Many people start with weekly sessions to build momentum and create a sense of continuity. The frequency can be adjusted based on your needs, preferences, and the focus of our work. Couples therapy sessions are also 50 minutes, though longer sessions can be arranged if clinically helpful.

Question 6

What is EMDR therapy, and how can it help?

Accepted Answer

EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain process distressing or overwhelming experiences that may still feel 'stuck.' When something traumatic or deeply upsetting happens, the memory can remain unprocessed, meaning it continues to trigger emotional reactions such as anxiety, fear, shame, or intrusive thoughts. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds) to activate the brain’s natural healing ability. This allows you to revisit difficult memories in a safe and supported way while reducing their emotional intensity. Over time, the memory becomes easier to think about without feeling overwhelmed, allowing your nervous system to settle and your emotional responses to shift. EMDR is especially helpful for PTSD and trauma, childhood emotional wounds, panic and anxiety, attachment wounds, distressing life events, and persistent negative beliefs (e.g., 'I’m not good enough'). EMDR can be safely and effectively offered online and unfolds gently at a pace that feels manageable for you. Before beginning EMDR, we spend time ensuring that you feel grounded and prepared, so the process feels contained, collaborative, and safe.

Question 7

Can you explain Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

Accepted Answer

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate approach to therapy that recognises we all have different 'parts' within us—emotional aspects that carry feelings, beliefs, or protective roles. These parts can sometimes be in conflict or feel overwhelmed, especially after trauma, loss, or relational struggles. In IFS, we gently get to know these parts with curiosity rather than judgement. The goal is to understand what they’re protecting and what they need, not to get rid of them. As this internal system becomes more understood and regulated, you may experience greater emotional clarity, reduced anxiety, less internal conflict, improved self-compassion, healing of old emotional wounds, and a sense of inner calm. IFS is supportive for trauma, attachment wounds, shame, anxiety, identity struggles, and long-standing relational patterns. It is gentle, deeply respectful, and allows healing to unfold in a safe and grounded way.

Question 8

How can Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) benefit couples?

Accepted Answer

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples understand and shift the emotional patterns that can leave them feeling disconnected, stuck, or caught in repeated cycles of conflict or withdrawal. Rather than focusing on who is right or wrong, EFT supports couples in recognising what is happening between them, including the underlying emotions, needs, and attachment patterns that shape their interactions. This creates space for greater understanding, emotional safety, and more responsive ways of connecting. In my work with couples, EFT helps partners slow things down, make sense of their interactions, and develop new ways of responding to one another that feel more supportive and secure. Over time, this can strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and support repair after moments of distance or hurt.

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