Online Therapy
I offer both face-to-face and online psychotherapy, allowing us to agree a way of working that fits your circumstances and the nature of the work we are doing together.
Online therapy became much more widely established during the Covid-19 pandemic, when therapists and clients had to find different ways of continuing to meet. Although it began for many people out of necessity, it also demonstrated that meaningful and relational therapeutic work can take place online.
Online work has remained part of my practice since then. Some clients choose to work entirely online, while others primarily attend in person but occasionally meet online when circumstances make this more practical. This means we can work in a hybrid way where appropriate, rather than an online session necessarily meaning an interruption to our work together.
As with face-to-face psychotherapy, the therapeutic relationship remains central. Whether we meet in the same room or online, we will work together to understand your experiences, relationships and patterns, and what may need to change.
Working Online
Online psychotherapy offers the same space for reflection and exploration as meeting face-to-face, but from a place that works for you.
We meet via a secure video platform (Zoom) at an agreed time, and sessions follow the same structure as my in-person work. Some people work with me entirely online, while for others online sessions form part of a more flexible, hybrid arrangement.
What matters is that you have somewhere private where you feel able to speak freely and that online working feels appropriate for the work we are doing together.
Things to Consider
- Do you have somewhere comfortable and confidential for the duration of the session?
- Do you have a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone?
- Do you have a stable and reliable internet connection?
If you would like to find out more about online therapy, get in touch and we can discuss options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The terms ‘Psychotherapy’ and ‘Counselling’ are often used interchangeably and essentially they are both characterised by a form of “talking therapy”. You will see many practitioners will use both terms when referring to themselves.
Fundamentally both psychotherapy and counselling have the same goal of providing relief to someone with some sort of psychological symptom or obstacles although there are some subtle differences.
‘Counselling’ is often used to describe a shorter-term process than psychotherapy. A goal in counselling is to enable someone to make better use of resources they may already have in place. Counselling often focuses on a specific issue, life event or experience or on a particular symptom.
‘Psychotherapy’ is often a longer process of treatment and focuses on facilitating the exploration and development of new resources for a person. In psychotherapy you will have the chance to look deeper into the root of your issues. You will have the chance to explore patterns of behaviour, thinking and feeling in your life at a greater depth that allow you to focus more on your way of being in the world.
Psychotherapy training is also a more rigorous and academic process.
Someone who may be in training to be a Psychotherapist may refer to themselves as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor until they have completed certification to be known as a Psychotherapist.
I hope that my website has given you an overview of who I am and how I work and if you are interested in finding out more I would recommend an initial consultation to meet each other to see if it feels right for you when we are in the room together. We will probably be able to establish quite early on if I am the right person for you.
Choosing a therapist is a very individual choice and I recommend you take the time to meet at least a couple people with a view to having some thought about who you may work best with. I believe that each relationship is individual and unique and it is a privilege for me to get to know people I see and to support them on their therapeutic journey. Relationship is central to building a therapeutic alliance and working together, so trust your instinct to make a decision and start your own journey.
I look forward to meeting you!
Following our initial assessment, if you would like to start sessions together we will agree a day and time for your sessions. I will send you a standard therapy agreement that outlines my commitment to you and it details much of what I would have discussed in the assessment session. This includes details of my professional commitments and of the administrative aspects of our therapeutic relationship. We will both have a signed copy of this agreement.
Payment is due each session and I accept cash or BACS transfers. Any missed sessions with less than 48 hours notice will be payable on the following session.
If you want to work longer term I am also happy to work on monthly payments.
Your Therapy
Professional
Qualifications
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, PTSTA(P), Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA(P)), Dip. TA Practice, Dip. Supervision, Senior Accredited member of BACP (MBACP Snr Accred.)
Convenient
Locations
West Sussex location in Washington (RH20). Washington is just off the A24 and within easy distance of Storrington, Steyning, Ashington, Thakeham, West Chiltington, Worthing and surrounding villages. Daytime (Mon to Fri only) and (limited) evening appointments available.
Memberships
& Insurance
I am fully insured and a member of professional bodies including UKCP, BACP, IARTA, ITAA, EATA.
Ready to Make a Change? Book an Initial Consultation Today
If you have any questions at all about therapy or would like to make an appointment, get in touch. I will usually be able to respond to you within 24 hours.