frequently asked questions

I offer free 20-minute introductory calls to help you learn more about how I work and whether we might be a good fit. You can book this via the calendar link or email me directly. If you’re ready, you’re welcome to book your first session straight away. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions.

You can book a session by choosing a slot via the online calendar or by emailing me directly. Once confirmed, you’ll receive a calendar invite (and a confirmation email with a one-click payment link if booking a full session). I aim to make the process smooth and flexible so you can focus on the work itself.

Therapy and coaching are personal experiences that require commitment and engagement from the person seeking help. It is important that the client owns the process and makes a commitment to engaging by booking for themselves.

You don't need any specific preparation for your first session. Just come with an open mind and be ready to discuss your goals and the reasons for wanting to work together.

Feeling comfortable is essential. If something doesn’t feel right, it's important that you raise it. Therapy and coaching work best when there’s trust – and it’s okay to decide someone else might be a better fit. There is no problem with deciding to end or wanting to work with someone else who may be a better fit for you.

'Rethink Your Self' is an invitation to explore and reconsider your identity, existence, and what it means to be you. Rethink emphasises the need to reflect on your current understanding of your 'Self'. It's about questioning and exploring new perspectives to gain deeper insights into who you are. Your highlights the personal nature of this journey. It's about your unique experiences, thoughts, and feelings. The process is tailored to you, acknowledging that your path to self-discovery is individual and personal, not the outcome of a pre-determined formula or template. Self is intentionally separated from 'Your' to encourage you to think about your 'Self' as a distinct concept. This helps us explore your identity, beliefs, and values more profoundly than if we just considered 'yourself' as a whole. This separation also conveys that you are not alone in this journey; you will have someone there to guide and support you as we do this work together.

Existential psychotherapy helps individuals explore profound issues such as meaning, choice, identity, spirituality, aspirations, and the finite nature of life. It is not about diagnosing or labelling but about understanding your experience and taking responsibility for your decisions.

Existential coaching is a philosophical approach to achieving goals and aspirations based on an understanding of personal values and motivations, and how they interact with the world. It helps individuals reflect on their lives, understand what's holding them back, and take meaningful action aligned with who they are.

Developing and enabling an authentic self, excited for the future, is at the heart of existential coaching. This means not shying away from the harder, trickier aspects of life as well as the positive, motivational ones. Looking at what goes against your beliefs and makes you anxious or annoyed can be a powerful way of finding out what matters to you. Engaging with the existential ‘givens’ of life – things like freedom, choice, responsibility, meaning, mortality – creates the conditions for lasting change rather than short-term fixes, living in a way that can evolve and adapt to circumstance without becoming rigid or fixed. And it’s deeply rooted in the foundations of what it means to be you, becoming the best authentic version of yourself, rather than someone that others think you should be.

Coaching is future-focused and goal-led – ideal for navigating change, clarifying direction, and taking action. Psychotherapy is open-ended and depth-oriented, offering space to explore emotional distress and deeper existential questions.

If you’re experiencing emotional distress that affects daily life, psychotherapy may be more appropriate. If you’re generally in a good place but want to make specific changes, coaching might be a better fit. We can explore this together in a free consultation.

Sessions last 50 minutes. Psychotherapy is typically weekly and open-ended. Coaching is usually spaced every few weeks to allow time for reflection and action. You’ll receive a contract before we begin, and I use recurring calendar invites and MS Teams video calls for ease and consistency. Before the first session, I will send a contract outlining my standard terms and conditions so we can discuss any queries you may have.

We’ll explore your goals and what you want to achieve. This helps set the direction and ensures our work is tailored to your needs. It’s also a chance to ask questions and get a feel for how we might work together.

Psychotherapy is open-ended and continues for as long as it’s helpful. Coaching is typically shorter-term and goal-focused – often several weeks or months, with regular reviews, although some clients find it helpful to continue for longer.

​Both offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. Some people prefer to start by building a relationship in-person, while for others it is easier to work online. You’re welcome to move between formats as needed.

Psychotherapy: £95 per online session; £115 per in person session Coaching: £130 per session. Payment is made in advance via one-click bank transfer. Details will be provided upon booking.

I have a limited number of lower cost or bi-weekly psychotherapy sessions available for those in financial difficulty. I can also offer discounts if you want to pay for blocks of sessions in advance.

We will book each new session at the end of the last one so you can confirm you can make it. If you need to cancel a session, please provide at least one week's notice, otherwise the full session fee may be charged.

I hold a BSc and PhD in neuroscience, an MSc in psychotherapy, and a postgraduate diploma in existential psychotherapy. I’m an accredited clinical member of UKCP and UPCA, a member of the Association for Coaching, and have over 20-years’ experience coaching and mentoring individuals and teams.

Yes. I follow the ethical frameworks of UKCP and UPCA. Information is only shared if there’s a risk of harm, a legal obligation, or a court order.

Anyone facing emotional distress, life transitions, or questions of identity, meaning, or purpose. It’s especially helpful for those who want to explore their experience in depth and make sense of their lives. Sometimes it may be less appropriate for those in need of rapid intervention to manage acute, life-threatening or debilitating psychiatric symptoms or crises.

Existential coaching is ideal for reflective, motivated individuals ready to make a change – whether in career, relationships, or personal growth. It is particularly suited for those who are reflective, curious about life, and open to challenge.

Currently, all my clients are based in the UK. If you live outside of the UK and would like to work together, get in touch so we can explore whether this might be possible.