In our first call or email correspondence, we agree the date and time of our appointment. The day before I will send you a link to the online meeting, where we both log on at the agreed time. All you need is a quiet space to think and speak freely, and a stable internet connection. If you’re happy to do videocalls then a camera in the device you’re using (laptop or phone) should be tested beforehand. We check the audio and visual before we begin, and then have our 50 minute session online. If you prefer to just speak on the telephone, you can let me know in the contact form.

I offer 55 minute sessions using Google Meet - sending you the link the morning before our scheduled session.

I am in Palermo, Sicily, so in Central European Time zone, which is GMT+1 (an hour ahead of the UK).

I generally offer sessions between 9am and 5pm CET Central European Time (8am to 4pm GMT Greenwich Meantime)

If you live in the Palermo area or wish to travel here, of course!

If you’re based elsewhere in the world but would like to add some Sicilian sunshine therapy to your psychotherapy, look out for some forthcoming wellbeing retreats we’ll be organising in 2027…

That’s up to you! Some people like to book several times per week, particularly if they are going through a transition period, grieving someone’s passing, or the end of a relationship or phase of their life. Others prefer to meet once a week or once a fortnight - it depends on your availability and goals. Let me know your preference in the contact form.

You're welcome to contact me between sessions about practical matters such as arranging or changing appointments.

I don't usually offer therapeutic support by email, text or phone between sessions, as the therapy takes place during our scheduled appointments. Keeping our work within the therapy session helps provide a consistent, confidential and focused space for us to explore whatever you're bringing.

If something important comes up between sessions, it’s a good idea to make a note of it so we can discuss it when we next meet.

If you’re able to let me know with more than 48 hours’ notice, we can reschedule the session at a mutually convenient time. Unfortunately if it’s less than 48 hours’ notice, or you don’t attend a session without advising, payment will still be required as I may be unable to offer that slot to another client.
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In the unlikely event that I have an emergency that means I can’t attend, I will let you know and reschedule as soon as possible.

Generally, I don't work therapeutically with close family members of existing clients. This helps protect your privacy, maintain clear professional boundaries, and avoid conflicts of interest.

In some cases, I may be able to work with a friend of a current client, provided there's no close connection that could affect either person's therapy. I consider each situation carefully before deciding whether it's appropriate.

If I don't think it's in everyone's best interests, I'll explain why and, where possible, recommend another therapist.

Yes, I am accredited with the BABCP to provide supervision to UK therapists. Please see my ‘Supervision’ page for more details.

Progress in therapy isn't always obvious, and it isn't always linear. Sometimes you feel better quickly; other times things may feel more difficult before they improve as you begin to work through challenging experiences.

Some signs that therapy is helping include:

• Your mood or emotional wellbeing improves.

• You notice changes in the way you think about yourself or your experiences.

• You respond differently in situations that used to be difficult.

• Your relationships become healthier or feel easier to navigate.

• You feel more satisfied with your life or more connected to what's important to you.

• You have more energy or feel more able to cope with everyday life.

• Your symptoms become less intense, less frequent, or have less impact on your daily life.

• You feel understood by your therapist and able to talk openly in sessions.

What progress looks like with EMDR:

Progress in EMDR is happening when your SUDS (Subjective Units of Distress Scale) number drops.

For example, if a memory that started at an 8 feels like a 3 by the end of the session, something has shifted. Over multiple sessions, memories that once felt unbearable gradually lose their charge — they become just memories, rather than experiences that feel like they are still happening now.

A simple way to think about it:

Imagine a fire alarm going off in an empty room. The alarm is real, but there is no fire anymore. EMDR helps your brain finally hear the silence and stop sounding the alarm. Your SUDS number is simply how loud the alarm still feels.

Other signs of progress beyond the number:

• The memory feels more distant, like it belongs to the past

• Your body feels less activated when you think about it

• You start to believe something different about yourself in relation to what happened

• Sleep improves

• You react differently in situations that used to trigger youThe

Please be mindful that progress looks different for everyone, so we'll regularly review how therapy is going and whether it's helping you move towards the goals that matter to you.

Sessions are £85 for 55 minutes.

Payment is requested either before the session via bank transfer (BACS), Revolut or Paypal. Please be advised that there is an extra £2 charge for payments taken by PayPal.

Please indicate your preferences and/or needs when booking or at the end of your initial consultation.