FAQs

This is a question I used to wonder before starting my training. In simple terms, psychotherapy explores how the present is affected by the past, looking at unconscious patterns, the roots of behaviours, and recurring life themes. Counselling focuses more on what is happening right now and practical ways to manage current challenges.

Psychotherapy and counselling also often differ in duration: counselling is typically shorter-term, supporting specific issues, whereas psychotherapy may take longer as it explores deeper patterns and underlying dynamics.

While the definitions can overlap, psychotherapists usually undergo longer training (4–5 years) and have more therapy and supervision as part of their qualification process.

My training is in Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapy, an approach that helps people understand patterns in thinking, behaviour, and relationships. TA explores how early life experiences, learned beliefs, and “scripts” can influence the way we feel, think, and interact with others.

By increasing awareness of these patterns, TA supports people in making more conscious choices, improving relationships, and creating change in areas of their lives that feel stuck. Sessions focus on reflection, exploration, and practical insights, helping you understand yourself and develop new ways of responding to challenges.

I am a Trainee Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and am currently completing a four-year Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy from an Integrative Perspective at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy, working towards SCoPEd Column C registration.

I have passed a Fitness to Practice assessment, hold a DBS and professional insurance, and work under regular professional supervision.

This varies from person to person. Some people come for a shorter period to work on a specific issue, while others find longer-term therapy more helpful.

We can discuss your hopes and expectations and review the process together as therapy develops.

Sessions last 60 minutes and usually take place once a week. A regular weekly time helps create continuity and supports the therapeutic process.

Sessions are £40 per hour. I ask that payments are made by bank transfer 48 hours before the session. The fee reflects my status as a therapist in advanced training and will be reviewed annually.

I offer therapy in person from a private therapy room in South Liverpool (L17 and L27) and online using Microsoft Teams.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin to understand what brings you to therapy. We may talk about your current situation, your hopes for therapy, and any questions you may have.

There is no pressure to share everything at once — we go at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Yes. Therapy sessions are confidential. There are a few rare exceptions where confidentiality may need to be broken, such as:

• if there are serious concerns about your safety or the safety of someone else
• if required by law or a court order
• in relation to certain serious criminal activities

I will always try to discuss any concerns with you before taking further action where possible.

As part of ethical practice, I discuss my work in confidential supervision with a qualified supervisor. This supports safe and reflective therapeutic practice.

I will get in touch via email within 48 hours and offer to book a free online consultation session so that we can assess if we can work together and also talk through any questions you may have.

If we agree to work together, I will email you some forms to complete before your first session, including a working agreement and intake form, along with instructions on how to book your sessions.