Working With Me: Psychotherapy in Falmouth, Cornwall

What Therapy With Me Is Like

Therapy with me is collaborative. I am not there to diagnose you from a distance or to tell you how to live. We think together, and we go at a pace that respects what you are ready to say.

Some people arrive knowing exactly what they want to talk about. Others only know that something is no longer working. Either is a perfectly good place to start.

How the Therapy Works

I work in relational Transactional Analysis, which looks at how early experience still shapes the way we think, feel and relate. Many of the ways we cope began as sensible protections. Therapy is a chance to see which of them still help you and which are now getting in the way.

Why Weekly Therapy?

Change in therapy happens through the relationship, and a relationship needs regularity to grow. Research on outcomes points again and again to the therapeutic relationship as one of the strongest factors in whether therapy helps.

So I offer a fixed weekly time that is yours, and I do not offer fortnightly, monthly or occasional sessions.

The First Session

You do not need to arrive with anything worked out. In the first session we look at what has brought you, what you hope for, and whether we are a good fit. There is no expectation that you commit to more at that point.

Practical Details

Online therapy is suitable for clients across Cornwall and the UK and is experienced by many people as just as effective as meeting in person.

Session Fees

Individuals: 50 minute session at £70

Couples: 60 minute session at £75

Initial consultation: 30 minute telephone call at £50

Concessions are available for trainee therapists and refugees. I currently have space for new clients.

Session Options

In Person Therapy (Falmouth)

Sessions are held at The Wellness Hub, a professional, confidential, and welcoming practice space.

Online Therapy (UK Wide)

Sessions are offered via Google Meet and are suitable for clients across Cornwall and the UK seeking specialist men's, sports, or relational psychotherapy.

Location

The Wellness Hub
Unit 4C, Falmouth Business Park
Bickland Water Road
Falmouth, TR11 4SZ

What Happens Next?

If you decide to get in touch, the process is simple.

Make Contact

You can contact me by email or through the website contact form. You do not need to know exactly what to say. A brief description of what has brought you to therapy is enough.

Initial Consultation

I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days. We will arrange a 30 minute initial consultation by telephone, to explore what has brought you to therapy and what you hope for from the work. The consultation fee is £50.

Deciding Whether We Are A Good Fit

The initial consultation is not a commitment to ongoing therapy. It is an opportunity for both of us to consider whether working together feels right.

If we decide to proceed, we will arrange a regular weekly session time. If I believe another therapist or service may be better placed to support you, I will discuss this openly and, where appropriate, offer alternative recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know what to say?

No. Many people arrive unsure where to begin. There is no expectation that you arrive with everything worked out. We begin wherever you are.

What if I am unsure about therapy?

Feeling uncertain, sceptical, or apprehensive about therapy is entirely normal. The initial consultation provides an opportunity to explore whether this approach feels right for you.

What if we are not a good fit?

Finding the right therapist is important. If either of us feels that another professional may be better suited to your needs, I will discuss this openly and, where possible, help you find appropriate alternatives.

Will you tell me what to do?

No. Therapy with me is collaborative. I do not offer quick fixes or tell people how to live their lives. We think together about what is happening and what you want to do about it.

How long will therapy last?

There is no fixed number of sessions. We begin with a regular weekly session, and how long the work continues depends on what you bring and what you want from it. We may review our work together from time to time, to consider progress, what you want from the work, and whether therapy continues to meet your needs.

Is what I say confidential?

Yes. What you tell me stays between us. I discuss my work in clinical supervision, which is a required part of ethical practice, and I do this in a way that protects your identity wherever possible. My Privacy Policy explains how I keep your information. There are rare exceptions: where there is a serious risk of harm to you or to someone else, a safeguarding concern about a child or vulnerable adult, or where the law or a court requires disclosure. Wherever possible, I would discuss this with you first.

What if I need to cancel or miss a session?

Your appointment time is reserved for you each week, so sessions remain payable whether or not you attend. Where I can, I may offer another time within the same week, but I cannot guarantee it. I understand that exceptional circumstances arise, and I may review these at my discretion. My Client Contract sets out the dates when sessions are not held.

What do I need for online sessions?

A private space where you will not be interrupted, a device with a camera and a microphone, and a reliable connection. Online sessions take place on Google Meet. I use the same link for every session. If a technical problem stops you joining, contact me and I will try to continue the session by WhatsApp call.

Can my partner come too?

Individual therapy is a space for you alone. If you want to look at the relationship together, I also see couples, in sessions of 60 minutes at £75. In that case I contact you both and ask each of you for your consent and to confirm that you want to work together.