FAQs

I hope that these will answer any questions you may have, but if not please feel free to contact me.

 Don’t know what sort of therapy I need – how can you help?

I would offer you a full assessment of your problems, and goals for therapy.  I offer a range of therapists who offer different types of treatment, and we would discuss with you the best options for therapy that we know works for your particular difficulties.  If you decide after a few sessions that you would like to consider another type of therapy, your therapist can think about this with you and refer you on if you both agree that this would be helpful.

Would you talk with me about NHS options as well as private therapy ?

Of course.  I am currently working in the NHS and am aware of what therapy should be available to you in your local area.  Before offering you a course of therapy with me, we will ensure that we have discussed NHS choices with you and given you the opportunity to explore these first.  

What sort of difficulties do you treat?

I can treat depression, low self-esteem, work-related stress, the full range of anxiety disorders (please see tabs underneath “Different types of therapy”), as well as relationship difficulties, bereavements, and loss. I do not treat psychosis, personality disorder, or primary drug or alcohol problems.

Can you prescribe medication as well as providing therapy?

I am unable to prescribe medication – if your therapist felt that this might be helpful, I would advise you to approach your GP in the first instance.

Do you offer therapy in different languages?

Yes, I can offer therapy in Gujarati and English.

Do you offer digital therapy? 

I am able to offer therapy via Zoom if this would be more convenient for you than attending in person.

What is your policy on confidentiality? 

All records are held in secure locations and no information will be disclosed to a third party without your written permission, except under very rare circumstances such as notes being requested by the courts, or if I have serious concerns that you present a danger to yourself or to others.  I will be receiving regular clinical supervision to ensure that therapeutic standards remain high. This means that information will be shared with your therapist’s supervisor on an anonymous basis.

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