FAQ

Here you can find the answers to some commonly asked questions. If your question isn’t here, please feel free to reach out to me via the Contact page.

What is therapy?

Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to speak openly with a trained professional about what’s going on for you. In our sessions, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns and behaviours in a gentle and supportive way, so that you can develop a better understanding of yourself and your experiences.

I will not tell you what to do, give you “quick fixes”, or prescribe medication. My role is to support you in finding clarity, self-understanding, and your own path forward.

Who do you work with?

I work with adults (18+) who are struggling with things like:

Low mood or feeling “flat” or stuck
Anxiety and overthinking
Stress and burnout
Relationship difficulties
Low self-esteem, guilt and shame
Difficulty asserting boundaries / people-pleasing
Emotional avoidance or numbing
Trauma
Addiction or compulsive behaviours (including but not limited to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, social media, technology, shopping, etc.)

Many of the people I work with appear to be “coping” on the outside, but inside feel lost, overwhelmed, disconnected, or self-critical.

My approach is best suited to people who are open to exploring their emotional world, rather than looking for a strictly structured or worksheet-based form of therapy.

Where are you and your clients located?

I’m currently based in Southeast Asia and my practice is fully online. My clients are located all over the world, including Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

One of the biggest benefits of online therapy is that you aren’t limited by location. You can work with the therapist who feels right for you, and attend sessions from a space where you feel comfortable and safe. Many of my clients say they feel just as connected and supported online as they would in person.

Is it normal to feel nervous or uncertain about starting therapy?

Yes, completely. Almost everyone I’ve ever worked with has felt uncomfortable or unsure before their first session. You’ll be speaking to someone you don’t know about personal parts of your life, so it makes sense that this might feel strange or intimidating.

We will go at a pace that feels okay for you, and my aim is to create a calm, supportive environment where you can begin to feel more at ease.

How do I know you’re the right therapist for me?

You don’t! There are lots of different therapy styles and types of therapist out there, which can make it hard to know who to choose.

Research shows that the relationship between the therapist and the client is one of the most important factors in whether therapy is helpful. That’s why I offer a free 15-minute consultation. This gives you the chance to briefly share what’s going on for you, and for us to get a feel for whether we might be a good fit.

If you feel I’m not the right therapist for you – or if I feel another type of approach might suit you better – I’m always happy to be honest about that and make recommendations where I can.

Do you use CBT?

My main approach is Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), which works with emotional patterns, attachment, and the deeper experiences driving your thoughts and behaviours.

I may occasionally draw on elements of CBT or practical strategies if they feel helpful for you, but I am not a highly structured or “worksheet-based” therapist. My work is more relational, reflective and emotionally focused.

If you are specifically looking for a very structured CBT-style approach, I may not be the best fit for you.

How much do your sessions cost?

My standard rate is $110 USD for a 60-minute session.

I do offer a limited sliding scale depending on individual circumstances, so if cost is a concern, you’re welcome to raise this during the consultation.

Payments can be made via PayPal or bank transfer.

Will our sessions be confidential?

Yes, everything you share with me is confidential. There are a few important exceptions to this, which are required for safety and legal reasons:

If there is a serious, immediate risk of harm to you or someone else
If there is abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable person
If I am ordered by a court of law to provide information
If you give explicit permission for me to share specific information with someone else (e.g. a doctor or family member)

Confidentiality is something I take very seriously, and I approach these situations carefully and respectfully.

How much therapy will I need?

This is hard to answer because it depends on what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to change. As a general guide, I’ve found that many clients start to notice meaningful shifts after around 10–15 sessions.

Most people attend weekly, but some prefer fortnightly or twice weekly. Others choose to come for a period of time, then return only when something new arises. We can discuss and review this together as we go.

How do sessions take place?

Sessions are held via Zoom. Before each session, I will send you a link to join. You don’t need to install anything — you can simply click the link from your phone or computer.

All you really need is:

A private, comfortable space
A reasonably stable internet connection

Do you work with severe mental health conditions?

I don’t work as a sole therapist with people experiencing unmanaged psychosis, bipolar disorder, or those in acute crisis, unless they are also supported by a local psychiatric or medical team.

If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, we can discuss it honestly in the consultation.

What if I find it hard to open up or don’t really know what I feel?

That is much more common than you might think. Many people start therapy feeling quite disconnected from their emotions, unsure how to describe what’s going on inside, or worried they’ll “do it wrong”.

There is no right or wrong way to be in therapy. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what to say. We will work it out together, at your pace.