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Have questions about starting therapy?
It’s completely normal to feel uncertain or have questions when considering therapy, especially if it’s your first time.
If you’re looking for anxiety help online, exploring options for affordable therapy in the UK, or wondering how virtual therapy works, this page is here to give you clarity.
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about working with me, how sessions are structured, and what to expect from the therapeutic process. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to get in touch — I’m always happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
- 01In therapy, you’ll learn how to recognize triggers, regulate your nervous system, and build long-term strategies to reduce the frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks. More importantly, we’ll work to heal the deeper patterns behind them.
- 02Yes, and the therapist will ensure the confidentiality of information by taking all necessary measures. Also, online therapy is as effective as in person therapy.
- 03Individual sessions last for 50 minutes.
- 04Therapists cannot prescribe medication, and while psychotherapy is effective for many, some individuals may benefit from medication. This decision is made collaboratively, considering the severity of symptoms and personal preferences. You can get more information about the use of medication by clicking in the link below
- 05There's no predetermined period to continue therapy; it depends on your goals and personal progress. Each person has their own time frame to resolve issues, and it should be respected. Get in contact to know more about your specific case and how long you may need help.
- 06You can schedule an appointment by contacting me through the contact form on this website or by calling or messaging me. Or simply click the link below:
- 07Psychoanalysis What it is: Have you ever felt stuck in the same patterns, no matter how hard you try to change? Maybe you keep ending up in the same kinds of relationships, or you find yourself reacting to situations in ways you don't fully understand, or you carry a heaviness that you just can't explain or shake. If any of that sounds familiar, psychoanalysis might be the type of therapy that finally gets to the root of it. Psychoanalysis is one of the oldest forms of therapy and it works differently from most. Rather than just focusing on quick fixes or managing symptoms, it is interested in the deeper question of why. Why do you feel the way you feel? Why do you keep repeating certain patterns? Why does life feel the way it does, even when you can't point to an obvious reason? It works from the understanding that a lot of what shapes us — our fears, our habits, our ways of relating to people, our sense of who we are — didn't start in our adult life. It started long before that. Our early experiences, the relationships we had growing up, the things we were taught to feel or not feel, the moments that hurt us and were never fully processed — all of this lives inside us and quietly influences our everyday life, often without us even realizing it. Psychoanalysis creates a space where you can slowly and safely begin to explore all of that. There is no rush, no checklist, and no judgment. It is simply a space where you get to understand yourself on a much deeper level than most of us ever get the chance to. And something quite powerful tends to happen when we finally understand ourselves in that way. The patterns that once felt impossible to break begin to loosen. The feelings that once felt overwhelming begin to make sense. And you start to feel more free — more like yourself — than you perhaps ever have before. How it works: Through techniques like free association (saying whatever comes to mind), dream analysis, and exploring early childhood experiences, you uncover hidden conflicts driving your current behavior. Best for: Deep-rooted personality issues — patterns that have persisted for years and don't respond to shorter-term therapies Chronic relationship problems — repeated difficulties in romantic, family, or social relationships Identity and self-worth questions — feeling lost, empty, or unsure of who you are Long-standing emotional struggles — chronic sadness, numbness, or emotional disconnect Unexplained symptoms — anxiety or depression with no clear cause, often rooted in unconscious conflict Childhood trauma or neglect — especially when the impact is subtle and woven into everyday life Obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors OCD— particularly when CBT hasn't fully resolved them People-pleasing and boundary issues — driven by deep unconscious fears of rejection or abandonment Grief and loss — especially complicated or unresolved grief Low self-esteem — stemming from early experiences of shame, criticism, or emotional unavailability from caregivers Recurring self-sabotage — unconsciously undermining success, relationships, or happiness Personality disorders — such as borderline, narcissistic, or dependent personality patterns Anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, trauma, abuse, grief AND MORE... Style: Short or Long-term (sometimes years), depends how long you want and needs it, is exploratory, and open-ended. Less directive — the therapist guides but doesn't prescribe solutions. CBT — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy What it is: A structured, goal-oriented therapy focused on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. How it works: You identify negative or distorted thought patterns and learn to challenge and replace them with healthier ones. Best for: Anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders. Style: Very practical and skill-based. Usually short-term (8–20 sessions). You often get "homework" between sessions. EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing What it is: A therapy designed to help people process and heal from traumatic memories. How it works: While recalling a distressing memory, you follow a therapist's finger (or other stimulus) with your eyes. This bilateral stimulation is thought to help the brain reprocess the memory so it loses its emotional charge. Best for: PTSD, trauma, abuse, grief, anxiety. Style: Can feel unusual at first, but many people find relief surprisingly quickly — sometimes in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy.
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