FAQs

How long is a therapy session?​
A typical session time is 1 hour.
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How often should I have therapy?
I generally recommend having sessions on a weekly basis as this helps keep the momentum going and offers a feeling of consistency. However, if attending weekly is a barrier to attending therapy, I am happy to explore whether bi-weekly sessions are possible. Bi-weekly sessions are more limited, so please do get in touch to find out availability.
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How many therapy sessions will I need?
This varies for every person, and will depend on the challenges you are hoping to explore & work through, budget, and the time you have available. My consultation offers us the chance to think about this collaboratively and plan therapy goals that work within your time limits.
 
Do you offer in-person therapy in Bristol?
Yes I have a studio in Bedminster, South Bristol. There are bus stops and a train station within 5 minutes walk. There is also plenty of parking on the street.
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Do you offer online therapy?
Yes, I can offer online therapy in Bristol and nationwide; I appreciate not all parents are able to travel to sessions or access enough childcare to come to therapy in-person. If you are interested in online therapy, I would recommend thinking about where in your home you have a private enough space to join so that you can focus on yourself and feel confident to speak openly. 

How much does therapy cost?
My standard session rate is £60 per hour, paid on a monthly basis.

Do you offer low-cost therapy?
I do offer a few low-cost therapy slots to try and make private therapy as accessible as possible during these financially challenging times we're living through. However, to ensure I can offer a sustainable service, I can only offer a limited number of these slots at any one time, so please do contact me if you'd like to find out more.
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Can I bring my baby to therapy?
It can be hard for many reasons to find time to step away from baby long enough to attend therapy and sometimes it is not possible. As such, I am open to having baby join us in sessions. This can sometimes be helpful when the goal in therapy is to support and strengthen your confidence in your bond and attachment. If this is the case, take a look at my Dyadic Parent-Infant Art Therapy offer to see if this is for you.
However, whenever baby is present we need to think carefully about what is achievable, as they will still need you to meet their needs throughout the sessions. If an important part of therapy and achieving your goals (particularly if they are connected to experiences of feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or distressed) is to take the time to focus on yourself and communicate really openly, it would be wise to explore all possible childcare options or alternatively acknowledge that there may be limits to which of your goals we work on together if baby needs to be with you.

Can I bring my partner to therapy?
If you would like to bring a partner or supportive other to your initial consultation you are welcome to do so; I understand it can be nerve-wracking meeting a new therapist for the first time. However, for ongoing sessions, unless there are any accessibility reasons (that cannot be resolved by another more neutral individual/service), I would not recommend that they attend every session with you. I am not a trained couples therapist, so if you think that shared relationship therapeutic goals are your priority, I would advise looking into couples therapy to support you with these . 
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​Do you offer therapy for Dads, Partners or Co-parents?
Yes I do. I have aimed to offer choice and collaboration for Dads, Partners and Co-parents (non-birthing parents) in shaping their therapy needs. Art Therapy and EMDR are a limited resource at present in the NHS, particularly in Talking Therapies. However, it is often worth trying these services before accessing private therapy approaches if you can. 
At present if you are a Dad, Partner or Co-parent (non-birthing parent), there are more limited psychological therapy options available to you via the NHS. If Perinatal Mental Health Services nationwide will not be able to offer you individual therapy at present, you may be entitled to a perinatal priority (a fast track pathway to therapy if your partner is pregnant or your baby is under 1 years old) but this varies geographically. I know that Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon & Wiltshire (AWP) do offer perinatal priority.
If you have tried accessing these services and found them unable to offer you a treatment that has felt helpful or accessible to you, please do get in touch. 
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