What problems do you work with?

We would be happy to meet with you for an assessment of any emotional or psychological issues you would like to work on psychotherapeutically. This can include stress (including exam stress), anxiety, low self-esteem, depression/low mood, anger management, past trauma, feeling stuck, and difficulties in relationships as well as Eating Disorders.

What if I am feeling desperate?

Please note that we only provide psychotherapy, and are not able to provide ongoing support or medical care for you. Although we can work with clients with a history of self-harm, we would recommend that if this currently an acute difficulty or if you are feeling suicidal that you contact your GP for referral to General Psychiatric Services (either Private or NHS).

Do you work with patients who are underweight?

We can work with people with Eating Disorders who are underweight, but would suggest that if your weight/BMI is low (<16), that you should seek referral to an Eating Disorders Specialist Service (either via your GP or privately) to support and monitor you physically whilst you are in therapy with us. We may sometimes recommend this to you at our assessment.

Can I see you for a drug or alcohol problem?

Although our clients may have difficulties around their use of substances, we will not be able to work with clients where this is the main issue and may suggest other agencies that you can contact.

Further considerations for engagement

No list of the conditions we work with can be exhaustive. We, therefore, ask clients to provide a brief description of the main issues that bring them to therapy during the inquiry phase. Based on the information provided we will match our clients with a suitable specialist. Initial consultations are an opportunity for a mutual assessment. They do not guarantee that therapy will follow, particularly if the issue to be addressed in sessions has not been disclosed at the point of contact and/or the allocated professional is not skilled to offer appropriate treatment.

In the event of our clinicians not having the required skillset, we reserve the right to withdraw our services. This stance is not a disregard for your predicament but rather evidence that we abide by our Professional Standards to “Work within the limits of our knowledge and skills”.

In cases where there is ambiguity you may be offered additional consultations. However, these are information gathering sessions and not indicative you are being offered therapy. We will communicate any concerns we have proactively and will advise at the earliest opportunity if we feel we are unable to work with you effectively.

Lastly, please disclose any time constraints that there may be, so we can seek a professional who may be available during the required hours.