ONLINE THERAPY

Finding ways through relationship struggles, empowering LGBTQIA+ journeys and nurturing your self-esteem through online counselling.

Connecting online means you can have therapy which fits around your life and from your own home, but it's important that this is undertaken securely.

Due to undertaking specialist online therapy training and as a Senior Professional Member of ACTO, I have developed the skills to ensure our sessions remain confidential, safe and supported. I also train other counsellors in online therapy.

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Secure, flexible and accessible counselling online.

Why choose online therapy?

  • Create a comfortable and private space in your own home from which to attend therapy
  • Attend therapy at a time that suits you with no need to commute to your sessions
  • No reliance on one location - if you move or spend time somewhere else in the UK, therapy can still continue
  • Secure and encrypted platforms offers a safe, confidential space and peace of mind
  • Use the technology that feels right for you with guidance provided to help you set up
  • Some clients feel more comfortable and able to open up within online therapy vs in person therapy

What is there to consider?

  • Do you have a device to use for sessions with a working camera and microphone?
  • Do you have a stable enough internet connection for video calls?
  • Are you comfortable using technology?
  • Do you have a private and confidential space to hold our sessions (if this is challenging it could be, for example, a car)?
  • How much we can see of each other may be limited - we may see limited body language cues from one another, how do you feel about this?
  • Do you have a preference for counselling in person or to not see me during our sessions? I also offer in person counselling in Wimbledon, South West London and Clapham, South London, and phone counselling!

Which platform suits you for online counselling?

We will hold our counselling sessions for 50 minutes at the same time each week.
If you need more flexibility I also offer 30 and 75 minutes sessions.

Zoom

  • Secure and end to end encrypted
  • Downloadable app for computer, tablet or phone on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android
  • New meeting link sent each week with extra security measures such as room lock and waiting room used
  • Self view can be turned off if you prefer to just see me
  • Can also be used for secure audio calls with no camera turned on
  • Read more at https://zoom.us

Doxy.me

  • Secure and end to end encrypted
  • Designed specifically for healthcare
  • No download needed - platform works through web browser on computer, tablet or phone
  • Same meeting link used each week - enter a waiting room and I will bring you into our virtual therapy room at our session time
  • Currently self view can not be turned off
  • Read more at https://doxy.me/en/patients

Other Platforms

  • I recommend that we use Zoom or Doxy.me for our sessions after carrying out extensive research on currently available platforms.

  • If you strongly feel that you would like to use another platform please raise it with me and we can discuss this together.

Fees

£75

per 50 minute counselling session

Initial 15 minute phone consultation is free of charge
To view more information around payment please read FAQ's.

Online therapy from the comfort of your own home.

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Book a free 20 min consultation

Available via Zoom or phone. An opportunity to get to know me more and ask any questions. No pressure to move forwards, unless it feels like the right decision for you.

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Every experience, no matter how hard it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.

Gautama, the Lord Bhudda
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Wholehearted, empowering and healing therapy in
Wimbledon, Clapham, online and on the phone.

Opening Times
Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm

Online and telephone counselling qualification

Disclaimer and transparency: I am a UK-based, BACP-accredited counsellor. On this site the term “therapy” refers solely to counselling, not clinical psychotherapy. I am not a psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist, and I cannot diagnose mental conditions or prescribe medication. If a medical assessment or medication is needed, I can refer you to an appropriate professional and continue to support you alongside that care. Please see Me and My Approach page for more detail.