Many of the people I work with tell me they’ve spent years figuring things out on their own.


If that’s you, these FAQs are here to make things clearer and take away some of the guesswork.

Whether you’re exploring support for grief, neurodivergence, fatherhood, or just feeling overwhelmed, these answers give a sense of what you can expect.
And if you’re unsure about anything, just ask — you don’t have to figure it out alone.

This page answers the most common questions about how I work, what sessions are like, and what you can expect before we begin.
My aim is to make the process transparent, comfortable, and straightforward.

If you’re unsure about anything at all, feel free to get in touch.

  • I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what you need.
    My foundation is person-centred, so our work is led by your pace, your story, and what feels important to you.

    I specialise in men’s mental health, fatherhood, grief, bereavement and neurodivergence, but the space is always shaped around you.

  • Counselling often focuses on specific issues and present-day challenges.
    Psychotherapy explores things more deeply, patterns, experiences, emotions and the parts of your story that shaped you.

    In practice, the two overlap. What matters most is whether the work helps you feel understood and supported.

  • Sessions are £50 and last 50 minutes.
    You can choose weekly or fortnightly depending on what feels right and sustainable for you.Description text goes here

  • Yes. I offer online sessions via Microsoft Teams, as well as in-person sessions in Manchester.
    Some people mix both depending on their week and what they need.

  • That’s completely normal.
    The first session is a chance to get a feel for how we might work together, there’s no pressure to decide anything.

    You’re welcome to ask questions, take your time, and see whether it feels like a good fit.

  • We talk about what brings you here, what you’re hoping for, and what support looks like for you.
    There’s no script or expectation, it’s a conversation, not an assessment.

  • Yes. Everything you share is confidential except in rare situations where there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else.
    If that ever came up, we would talk about it together first.

  • Absolutely. You're not tidying. You can pause, stop, or return whenever you need to. Your autonomy matters.

  • Yes, and lots of people feel this way. You don't have to share everything at once. We go at your place, and you're always in control of what you bring.

  • A large part of my work is with men, fathers and people who have never had space to talk before. But I work with adults of all genders.

  • Most clients come weekly because it keeps them momentum and depth of the work. But fortnightly is fine too, and we can review it whenever needed.

  • Manchester, with online sessions available wherever you are.

  • Just send a message through the contact form. I'll reply within 24–14 hours with availability and next steps.