How getting started works

Step 1 — Free 20-minute consultation

A brief call to hear what you are looking for, answer practical questions, and get a sense of fit.

You do not need to prepare anything formal.

Step 2 — Initial assessment

We clarify your goals and what is happening day to day — such as anxiety, overwhelm, shutdown, sleep disruption, dissociation, or recurring relational patterns.

The aim is to understand what is happening and find a sensible starting point.

If you would like help making sense of what you may be experiencing, you can read more here: Symptoms & experiences ›

Step 3 — Early sessions and shared focus

If we proceed, we usually begin with a short phase to gather enough relevant history, identify any stabilisation needs, and shape a clear shared focus.

The aim is to give the work early clarity and direction.

Step 4 — Review and ongoing work

We review progress regularly and adjust the work as your needs, goals, and capacity change.

That way, therapy can stay responsive to what is actually helping, rather than following a fixed plan for its own sake.

You can keep it simple

You do not need to tell the whole story in your first message. A few lines about what feels difficult right now, and what you are hoping for help with, is enough.