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Frequently asked questions

If you’re interested in starting therapy with me, you can get in touch by email or text, or book a free 20-minute consultation through this website. There is no obligation to continue. Due to the nature of my work (and frequent spam calls), I’m not always able to answer phone calls, so written contact is usually the easiest way to reach me.

My practice is based in Newport-on-Tay. Once we agree on a day and time, I will send you the full address and details of where we will meet.

During the consultation, you’ll have space to ask any questions and to briefly outline the areas you’d like support with. This is an opportunity to see whether working together feels right for you.

After the consultation, no further appointment is booked automatically. This gives you the freedom to decide, without pressure, whether you would like to begin therapy. If you choose to proceed, you can contact me when you feel ready to arrange a first session.

In the first session, we will go through the therapeutic agreement and begin to clarify your goals for therapy.

The number of sessions you attend is entirely your choice. At times, I may gently suggest an ending if it feels you are ready to continue independently, but this is always discussed collaboratively.

In terms of frequency, I usually recommend starting with weekly sessions to support the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. However, this can be adapted to suit your needs and circumstances.

This can be difficult to predict, as it depends on many factors — including your presenting concerns, readiness for change, level of commitment, the pace you choose to work at, and how we connect and work together.

Different types of therapy also vary in length. For example, couples counselling is often shorter than individual therapy, while personal coaching may be more time-limited. Clinical hypnotherapy can sometimes be brief and effective, depending on the individual and the issue being addressed.

Regardless of the type of therapy, I will always recommend ending therapy when it feels you are ready to continue your self-development independently. You are also free to end therapy at any time, without needing to provide an explanation.

The overall cost of therapy depends on the type of service and the number of sessions you choose to attend, as fees vary between treatments.

Current fees per session are as follows:

  • Initial consultation (20 minutes): Free

  • Individual counselling (50 minutes): £60

  • Couples counselling (50 minutes): £95

  • Past life regression & progression therapy (50 minutes): £75

  • Clinical hypnotherapy (up to 90 minutes): £95
    (excluding weight-loss and smoking-cessation programmes)

  • Personal coaching (50 minutes): £75

  • Clinical supervision:

    • £50 per 45-minute session

    • £100 per 90-minute session

    • (£5 discount per session for students in placement)

I also offer a £5 discount per session across all therapies for students and those on a low income.

I do not offer home visits or telephone therapy. However, I do provide online counselling via video call, as well as in-person sessions at my practice.

No — if anything, it can be an advantage. I am particularly attentive to checking understanding and meaning, which often supports deeper clarity and communication in therapy.

I have lived and worked in Scotland for many years. While I do have an accent, I have no difficulty understanding clients from different backgrounds, and this has not been a barrier in my therapeutic work.

If, at any point, language were to feel like a genuine obstacle for you, this would be discussed openly, and you would be supported to find a therapist better suited to your needs.

Yes. Therapy is confidential, and your privacy is taken very seriously.

What you share in sessions will not be disclosed to anyone without your consent, except in rare circumstances where there is a legal or ethical duty to do so — for example, if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or where required by law. These limits to confidentiality will be explained clearly and transparently at the start of therapy.

Confidentiality is an essential part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic space, and I aim to be open and collaborative about how your information is held and protected at all times.

Yes. Neurodivergent-affirming practice is a core part of my work.

I work with adults and young people with ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences in ways that respect difference rather than pathologise it. This includes recognising the impact of masking, sensory overload, emotional regulation difficulties, burnout, shame, identity struggles, and the effects of living in a world that is not designed for neurodivergent minds.

Sessions are adapted to your communication style, processing pace, and nervous system needs. The focus is on collaboration, clarity, and safety — not on trying to “fix” or change who you are.

The therapeutic relationship is central to effective therapy, and it’s important that you feel safe and comfortable with the person you work with.

If at any point you feel that I may not be the right therapist for you, you are welcome to share this openly — or to end therapy without needing to give a reason. You will always be respected in that choice.

Where helpful, I can also support you in exploring alternative options or finding a therapist who may be a better fit for your needs.

Book a free consultation

For any doubts, questions, or if you would like to know if therapy is the right thing for you at the moment, you can book a free consultation with no obligation at all to set further appointments.

or call/text to

+44 7376 933 906