Frequently Asked Questions

A therapy session costs €70. I understand that therapy can be a significant financial commitment, and I want to make it as accessible as possible. I therefore offer a limited number of sessions at a reduced, sliding-scale fee for clients on a lower income.

If cost is a concern, please feel welcome to get in touch to ask about availability.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to begin to feel comfortable with the therapy process. There is no pressure to share anything you are not ready to talk about.

We might talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you are currently struggling with, and what you might hope to gain from our work together. We will also spend some time talking about how we will work together, including confidentiality and the practical aspects of therapy such as session times, commitment and fees.

Most importantly, the first session is a chance for us to see whether working together feels like the right fit for you. You are welcome to ask any questions you may have along the way.

I understand that sometimes plans change or unexpected things come up. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, I kindly ask that you give me at least 24 hours' notice whenever possible.

If an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or you are unable to attend without letting me know, the full session fee may be charged. I understand that genuine emergencies and exceptional circumstances can arise, and in these situations I will always try to be as understanding and flexible as possible.

If I ever need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, I will give you as much notice as reasonably possible.

Yes. What you share in therapy is treated as private and confidential. Respecting your privacy is an essential part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, and you can talk openly without fear of your personal information being shared unnecessarily.

There are, however, some important limits to confidentiality. In certain circumstances, I may have a legal or ethical responsibility to share information. This may include situations where there is a serious and immediate risk of significant harm to you or someone else, concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, or where disclosure is required by law, such as in response to a court order.

If you tell me about abuse that happened during childhood, I may also have safeguarding responsibilities, depending on the circumstances and whether there is a current or future risk to a child.

Where information does need to be shared, I will aim to share only the minimum information necessary and, wherever it is appropriate and safe to do so, I will talk this through with you beforehand.

If you have any questions or concerns about confidentiality, you are very welcome to ask me about them at any point.

Each therapy session lasts 50 minutes. I will take care of keeping an eye on the time, so you don't need to worry about watching the clock or wondering how much time is left. This allows you to be fully present and focus on what feels important for you during the session. 

There is no set length of time for therapy, as everyone’s needs and circumstances are different. Some clients choose to work with me for a year or longer, while others prefer a shorter period of therapy focused on a particular concern or stage of their life.

I generally recommend committing to a minimum of six sessions. This gives us time to get to know each other, build a trusting therapeutic relationship, and begin to explore what has brought you to therapy in a meaningful way.

As we work together, we can regularly check in about how therapy is feeling for you and what you need, so that the pace and length of our work can be guided by your individual needs.

The frequency of therapy sessions can vary depending on your needs and what feels most supportive for you. Some of my clients find that once a week works well, while others may benefit from twice-weekly sessions, particularly during more challenging periods.

I generally recommend starting with weekly sessions, as this gives you the opportunity to settle into the therapeutic process, build a relationship, and engage more fully with the work. As therapy progresses, we can review the frequency together. For some clients, particularly towards the end of the therapeutic process, moving to every second week can feel like a natural way to gradually create more space between sessions.

We can always talk together about what feels right for you as your needs change.