Sessions
& FAQs
A little more about starting therapy & what to expect along the way.
Sometimes you know what’s bringing you to therapy. Other times, you might feel overwhelmed, stuck or unlike yourself, without knowing how to explain it. We can begin wherever you are, with room to explore what’s happening for you and what you might need.
Together, we might explore:
Anxiety, stress or feeling overwhelmed
Low mood, loneliness or disconnection
Trauma and difficult experiences, including those from childhood, that continue to affect you
Self-worth, shame or being hard on yourself
Relationships, boundaries or patterns you’d like to understand
Grief, loss or changes in your life
Identity, belonging and your sense of self
The emotional impact of chronic illness or ongoing health difficulties
Living with a mental health condition, such as OCD, depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder or PTSD, whether you have a diagnosis or are still making sense of your experiences
There may be something here that feels familiar, or you may be coming with something else entirely. Whatever brings you, you don’t need to have the right words. We can find a way into the conversation together.
A place to begin.
How we’ll work together.
Your free consultation.
We’ll begin with a free 20-minute consultation. This is a chance to meet, briefly talk about what brings you to therapy and ask any questions you may have. We can explore whether working together feels like a good fit, with no obligation to book a session.
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Getting to know you.
If we decide to work together, we’ll book your first session. This includes an initial assessment: a conversation to begin understanding your experiences, current circumstances and therapeutic needs. We’ll explore what you’re hoping for from therapy, how it may support you and agree how we’ll work together. You can share at a pace that feels manageable for you.
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Space to continue.
From there, we’ll meet for regular sessions. Our work may be short term or open ended, depending on your needs and what we agree together. We’ll check in regularly about how you’re finding therapy, what feels helpful and whether anything needs to change.
You have a say throughout the process — in what we explore, the pace we take and whether you wish to continue. There is always room to ask questions, share feedback or talk about bringing our work to a close.
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A few things you might be wondering.
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No. You may have a clear reason for coming, or simply a sense that things don’t feel quite right. We can begin there and explore together. You don’t need to prepare a story or know exactly what you need.
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An integrative approach brings together different ways of understanding and supporting you. I draw on person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and attachment-based therapy. These allow us to explore your experiences, the connections between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and how early relationships may influence your life now. Your experiences, needs and preferences guide our work, shaping therapy around what feels relevant and helpful to you.
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I currently offer online sessions, so you can join from a private space where you feel comfortable and fit therapy around your day without needing to travel.
In-person sessions in the West Midlands are coming soon. If you’d prefer to meet in person, you’re welcome to enquire about joining the waiting list during your free 20-minute consultation.
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I’m bilingual in English and Panjabi and offer sessions in both languages, with space to move between the two if that feels most natural to you.
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Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £50 per session. Concessionary rates are available for students. You’re welcome to ask about these during your free consultation.
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Yes. You might want to understand yourself better, explore patterns in your relationships or make space for something you’ve been putting aside. You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support.
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You don’t need to know where to start or feel ready to share everything. We can take our time, and there is room for pauses, uncertainty and finding the words together.
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Absolutely. Therapy is about what matters to you. That might include faith, culture, identity or something else entirely. You’re welcome to bring these into our conversations, and we can explore what they mean to you without assumptions or expectations.