about the work
How are we together?
As a Gestalt therapist, I focus on the dialogic co-creation in the “here and now.” I pay close attention to what’s happening in the interpersonal contact in the room between the two of us. I’m actively curious about how we relate to one another in our diversity. I attend to what emerges in the room in the therapeutic relationship to help you broaden your awareness and grow your response-ability. My focus is on the process of how this happens.
I believe that being able to get in touch with, name, and stay with the emotions, feelings, and bodily sensations entangled in the self is healing. I would love to be part of your process of “disentanglement,” growth, and self-compassion building. You don’t have to do this all by yourself- accessing support is an active step of self-care.
ACCESSIBILITY:
As a white able-bodied person, I’m aware of my privilege to access therapy services relatively “easily”.
Therefore, I feel the responsibility to acknowledge different psychosomatic and financial starting points for therapy. I recognise my inability to be fully “inclusive,” but I offer a limited number of reduced-cost spaces for students or those on a low income. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch so that we can have a chat about what accessible therapy looks like to you and whether I’m able to accommodate your needs.
The therapy room I rent at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney is accessible for people with mobility limitations.
I also offer hybrid or online-only sessions to accommodate varying needs, including disability access, work/life schedules, location, and personal safety or comfort preferences.
The important bits:
ABOUT MY PRACTICE:
I provide Gestalt counselling to individuals over 18, offering weekly 50-minute therapy sessions either in-person in Hackney or online.
We meet at the same time and day each week for the contracted period- this will be your dedicated slot.
FEES: £70 per session
GETTING STARTED:
1. Initial Contact I encourage you to reach out via email or the contact form to enquire about my current availability. This initial exchange offers an opportunity to notice how our written communication feels to you: How do you feel when I respond? What are your expectations and needs? How does my contact style land with you?
2. Free Consultation I offer a free 30-minute online consultation (via Google Meet) for us to meet and explore whether we could work together. This meeting helps you decide whether I’m the right therapist for you and whether you’d like to entrust me with your therapeutic process. It’s also a space for any additional questions you may have.
APPROACH TO THERAPY:
I offer both short-term and open-ended therapy with regular check-ins. Growing awareness of your way of being, exploring patterns and different parts of yourself, and developing self-compassion takes time- I’d recommend at least six sessions to begin with.
The first step involves an initial assessment and contracting to create a focused and intentional space for exploring your concerns. I strive to be as transparent as possible in how I work, providing a clearly defined, boundaried space for your therapy. To access and explore what feels difficult, having boundaries in place is essential. After all, would you go to the rooftop of a skyscraper without a parapet or fall protection?
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to me and you can be confident that your personal information will be kept safe and secure and will only be used for the purpose it was given to me. I adhere to current data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU/2016/679) (the GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
Please familiarise yourself with how I process your data by reading my Privacy Notice.
