Online & In-Person Therapy
Flexible ways to access therapy,
wherever you feel most comfortable
Online Therapy
Online therapy offers a flexible and accessible way to attend sessions from your own private space. I work online with adults throughout the UK, using secure video sessions provided through my professional practice-management system.
For many people, meeting online makes it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities, health needs or location. It also allows you to attend from familiar surroundings without the additional time and practicalities involved in travelling.
The quality of the therapeutic relationship remains just as important online. Although we may be meeting from different places, sessions can still offer a warm, personal and meaningful space in which to feel heard, understood and supported.
EMDR therapy can also be delivered remotely using built-in bilateral stimulation tools designed for online work.
In-Person Therapy in Purbeck
I offer a limited number of in-person therapy appointments from my private practice in Purbeck, Dorset.
For some people, travelling to a separate therapeutic space helps create a clearer boundary around the session. Meeting in person can provide time to prepare on the journey, step away from the pressures of home or work, and reflect afterwards before returning to the rest of the day.
My therapy room offers a calm and welcoming setting in which we can work together face to face. In-person availability is limited, so we can discuss whether this option is suitable and whether I currently have an appropriate appointment available during our initial conversation.
Preparing for an Online Session
A little preparation can help online therapy feel more private, settled and separate from the rest of your day.
Before your session
It may help to allow a few quiet minutes beforehand to settle into your space. You might close other applications, silence notifications, have some water nearby and check that your device and internet connection are working.
Privacy and confidentiality
Choose a quiet, private space where you are unlikely to be overheard or interrupted. Headphones may offer additional privacy where other people are nearby. Please do not record sessions, and avoid joining while driving or from somewhere that would make it difficult to speak safely and privately.
During the session
At the beginning of each online session, I will confirm your location and that you have sufficient privacy. If our connection is interrupted, we will follow the backup arrangements agreed in your Therapeutic Agreement.
After your session
Travelling to and from an appointment naturally creates some transition time. When working online, consider leaving a little space afterwards before returning to work, caring responsibilities or other activities. You may wish to sit quietly, make a few notes, take a short walk or do something else that helps you gently transition back into your day.
