Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a psychotherapist who's right for me?

Research studies have shown that the biggest factor in determining therapeutic success for a client is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I recommend meeting with at least three different therapists before deciding on a match for you. Be frank and open in the initial meeting, a competent therapist should be able to handle direct questions and offer informed and sensitive responses. Some questions to keep in mind are:

     •  Does the therapist demonstrate expertise in the area(s) where you need help?
     •  Does the therapist answer your questions in a way that make sense to you?
    •  Does the therapist's presence set you at ease and encourage you to relate with them?

What will I get out of therapy?

People usually come to me at times of crisis because they feel stuck in unproductive ways of thinking, feeling, or behaving. The main benefit you will get from me at these times will be the added emotional support you feel from my non-judgmental listening and empathic responding. As our relationship deepens I will help you gain awareness of the patterns interfering with your self-expression, and work with you to develop more adaptive ways of being, with the aim of increasing and deepening your life satisfaction.

So how is talking about stuff going to make a difference?

Talking about stuff makes a difference because it can lead to modifying the (mostly) unconscious patterns that govern our inner environment. Consumer culture encourages us to believe that the only way to be happy is to own more stuff. The implicit message is that to be happy we can only change our external environment, and that our inner, psychic environment is unchangeable (or is unrelated to our happiness,which is unlikely!) The good news is that we can modify our inner environment, and this can bring a new, positive perspective to how we see, feel and interact in our lives. The bad news is that the process of change involves hard work. Modifying unhelpful patterns in our inner environment involves the often emotionally painful process of fully recognising them. By recognising them, we can open them up to be modified and healed, but the process can be emotionally challenging. Having someone there who you really trust to support and help guide you can make all the difference.


How many times will I have to come and see you? Is there a limit to the number of sessions?

Frequency of sessions and length of treatment are discussed and are guided by your needs and desires. Some specific symptoms can be addressed relatively quickly (10-12 sessions). Others require a longer, more organic process of development and change.

How much does it cost?

I charge 120$ per fifty minute session.

How confidential is what I say to you in therapy?

Completely confidential. I will not share any information with others without your written authorization. The only exception would be situations in which clients might pose a real threat to themselves or another person, or when a minor child's development is being compromised.

How do I make an appointment?

Drop me an email letting me know in a couple of lines what you want help with. Its normal to feel anxious and uncomfortable about making contact, choosing to get help is a brave and positive decision, and often the first solid step on the path to greater self-fulfillment.