How Do You Know If a Therapist Is Right for You?
Choosing a therapist is a bit like choosing a walking companion for a difficult journey. Qualifications matter. Experience matters. But sooner or later, you'll probably find yourself asking a much simpler question:
“Do I actually feel comfortable talking to this person?”
That's one of the reasons I strongly recommend having a consultation call before starting therapy.
A consultation call usually covers three areas:
What has brought you to therapy and what you're hoping to get from it
How I work and whether my approach may be a good fit for you
Practicalities, such as availability and session frequency
A common piece of feedback I hear from people after our call is how surprised they are by just how much can be covered in 20 minutes. I get a much clearer picture of what's been going on for them and what they're hoping to get from therapy, which helps me tailor our work from the very first session. At the same time, they get a sense of what it feels like to talk to me and whether I'm someone they can imagine discussing difficult or personal topics with.
Even if you decide I'm not the right therapist for you, you may still come away with something valuable from the conversation, such as a clearer sense of what you're looking for in a therapist. If you'd like, I'm always happy to suggest a few other therapists who may be a good fit based on what you've shared during the call.
The goal of the consultation isn't to convince you to start therapy with me. It's to support you in finding the therapist you'd like beside you on the journey ahead.
I specialise in working with minds in hyperdrive, particularly:
People with ADHD - or those wondering if they might have it - who are navigating diagnosis, low self-esteem, procrastination, burnout or relationship struggles.
People experiencing anxiety in any form - whether it's health anxiety, fear of death, relationship worries, sleep anxiety, or everyday stress that just won't let up.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in current psychotherapy research, while also being warm and human. Therapy with me is usually a mix of exploring what’s going on underneath and finding concrete ways to move forward.
General availability: Online sessions are available during the day from Tuesday to Thursday. In-person sessions are available on Tuesdays for female clients in Trinity, Edinburgh.
