Frequently Asked Questions

If you live in the UK

I offer psychotherapy and counselling, delivered online across the UK.

If you live in Germany or elsewhere in the EU

I offer a separate psychological counselling and coaching service, rather than psychotherapy. For most psychotherapists, an initial assessment requires in-person contact; practice varies by chamber. Since I am not able to offer in-person contact, I offer coaching and psychological counselling instead. You can find out more about each offer via the “Services” menu above.

In the UK

In many cases, yes. Online delivery is a well-established format for CBT-based approaches, and in my experience it works well for many of the issues I work with. Whether it suits your situation is something we clarify in the free 15-minute call. The main exception is complex trauma involving dissociation or self-harm, where in-person support is usually more appropriate. We will discuss this openly together if it is relevant to you. And if I notice at any point that the online format is not serving you well, I will raise that with you openly too.

In Germany / EU

In many cases, yes. Counselling by video is a well-established format, and in my experience it works well for many concerns. Whether it suits yours is something we clarify in the free 15-minute call. If it becomes clear that you need more than counselling, I will tell you so openly and help you look for support locally.

In the UK

These terms overlap significantly in both training and practice. BACP describes both as umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. I am trained and qualified to offer both.

In Germany / EU

This distinction is legally meaningful. Psychotherapy is a protected, regulated form of medical treatment, and its initial assessment usually requires in-person contact. For clients based there, I offer counselling and coaching instead: closely related in approach, but not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical treatment.

In the UK

I carry out a clinical assessment as part of therapy, and will share my diagnostic evaluation with you as part of our work together. However, I don’t provide formal diagnoses for official purposes — for example, insurance claims, benefits, or ADHD assessments — as that typically requires a different, specific qualification pathway.

In Germany / EU

No diagnosis is made as part of this offer. Should it become apparent that a clinically significant condition is present, I will discuss this openly with you and help you find suitable support close to home.

In the UK

An individual session (50 minutes) costs £65, a couples session (75 minutes) £90. The 15-minute introductory call beforehand is free.

In Germany / EU

A counselling session (50 minutes) costs €120, invoiced privately. Here too, the 15-minute introductory call is free.

In the UK

Some private health insurers do reimburse psychotherapy sessions. Please check directly with your provider before your first session, as this varies by policy.

In Germany / EU

As this is a counselling and coaching offer rather than psychotherapy, it is generally not reimbursable through German statutory or private health insurance in the way psychotherapy is.