The things people usually ask before they ask anything else.

Sessions are confidential, subject to specific ethical and legal limits. These limits are explained before therapy begins and set out in the counselling agreement. If I became concerned about a serious risk of harm, I would usually aim to discuss this with you before taking any further action, unless it was not possible or safe to do so.

No. Therapy is a private arrangement between us. Some teachers choose to tell a trusted colleague or line manager; many do not. That is entirely your decision.

I currently work privately rather than through insurance panels or Employee Assistance Programmes. If you have an EAP through your employer that offers a limited number of sessions, we can talk about how private work with me might follow on from that.

It depends on what you bring. Some clients come for a defined piece of work over a few months; others stay for longer, using the space as an ongoing part of how they look after themselves. We review the work together regularly.

Yes. I also welcome people who have left education or are considering doing so. Therapy can offer a place to explore what the profession has meant to you and what you want from the next stage of your life.

Yes. While I have a particular focus on teachers and education professionals, I work with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and professions. What matters most is whether we are a good fit. If I do not feel like the right therapist for you, I can suggest professional directories and other ways of finding appropriate support.

This practice is not an emergency service. See the note below for the helplines to contact if you need urgent support.