+ What is the price for a therapy session?

£85.00 per hour of (individual) session (unless otherwise agreed in your personal contract). I usually offer holistic packages which may include Yoga classes and other therapeutic tools outside the therapy sessions.

+ Do you offer discounts, or payment plans?

Yes, both. When applicable, I offer a student discount, and I reserve a limited number of reduced fee appointments for those who have financial need; please talk with me about making arrangements. I accept weekly and monthly payments to spread the cost of the therapeutic cycle.

+ What are my payment options?

Bank transfer or PayPal with regular receipt. You will receive an automated invoice before every weekly (or otherwise agreed) session, unless you choose to pay monthly or the full amount in advance.

+ What is your cancellation policy?

I require 24 hours notice for cancelling or rescheduling a session. Because this time has been reserved for you, I may have to charge the full amount of the appointment with late notice cancellations and no-shows, depending on the circumstances.

+ What happens in our first session? Do I have to lie on a couch?

You can sit or lie down, whatever you find comfortable. It is your self-care time.

We will be getting to know each other, and I would like you to know that, although establishing safety for you is my first and most important aim, you don’t have to feel safe with me right away. It might take time for you to feel comfortable with me. This is absolutely fine and normal.

In our first session I will ask you questions about you, and you will be able to ask me any questions that you have. We will mutually agree a plan, and a way, to work together towards establishing and meeting your goals.

+ Where would we have the sessions?

Depending on your preferences and needs, we can have them in my clinic in Lisburn, in Belfast University Street, or Online.

+ What types of therapeutic modalities do you offer?

My work is based on psychodynamic therapies ("talking therapy") combined with somatic approaches (which focus on the connection of mind and body). Some of the modalities I use are: Somatic Internal Family Systems, NeuroAffective Relational Model, Hypnotherapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (for chronic pain), BWRT® – BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®.

+ Do you offer couples or family therapy?

I do offer sessions for couples and families. However, there are a few details which need to be discussed and some of them are well described in the contract that I require to be signed.

+ Are you a “kink-aware” therapist?

Yes, I am. I am well prepared on the BDSM concepts and adult-consented practices. Kink-aware therapists can help with a variety of issues including: relationship issues, everyday problems, “coming out”, cultural role conflicts, "vanilla" and "kink" conflicts, internalised oppression, abuse and trauma.

+ Do you accept insurance?

At this time I do not accept insurance.

+ How do I schedule an appointment?

You can schedule your free initial consultation here.