CBT EMDR services. Confidential therapy. First therapy sessions, what happens in therapy?

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Therapy can support adults struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, phobias, trauma, PTSD, or distressing life events. Whether your challenges feel recent or long-standing, we can work together to help you feel calmer, more in control, and confident in day-to-day life

I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, panic, low mood, and behavioural patterns that hold you back. I also offer EMDR therapy for processing traumatic or distressing memories safely. Many clients benefit from a combination of both, depending on your goals.

Appointments are charged at £85 per 50 minute session.

I accept payment via bank transfer.

I offer a free no obligation consultation to find out more about your presenting problems and goals for therapy. Click on my contact page to take the first step in getting started and have a chat about whether therapy with me is right for you. 

The free 20-minute call is an informal opportunity to see if therapy with me feels right for you. We’ll briefly discuss your concerns, goals, and the types of therapy that may help. There’s no pressure to commit to a session.

This varies from person to person, and will depend on the issue you are looking at addressing in therapy, and your goals. I will be able to give you a better idea after your initial assessment. Most clients have on average between 6-12 sessions. However, due to the inherently flexible nature of private therapy, I am able to offer more sessions if needed. We will review your therapy and progress regularly and check you are finding them helpful and productive. 

I would recommend having weekly sessions at the start of treatment as evidence suggests that this is more beneficial in the early stages of therapy. This keeps the momentum going, and helps get you feeling better, sooner! Once you start to feel an improvement, sessions can be spaced out to fortnightly appointments if you prefer. 

Most people tend to have the same appointment day/time, weekly. However, I can also offer some flexibility if you work shifts, or if your diary is not the same week to week.

I also appreciate that some people might not be able to commit to weekly sessions, due to finances, or work/life commitments, and so I am happy to discuss if fortnightly appointments work better for you. 

Right away if you wish. I work Monday- Friday, and I have therapy appointments coming up on Mondays for new clients looking for online or phone therapy.  I have face to face appointments in the near future on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and can usually offer you an appointment within 2-3 weeks. Please contact me to discuss your preferences and availability.  

Yes - I take your privacy seriously. I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office for UK GDPR. All information shared in therapy sessions is confidential and will not be shared with anyone without your explicit consent. 

The only exception to this would be in the following circumstances 1) if I were to be concerned that you were at immediate risk of hurting yourself, or 2) if I were to be concerned that you were a risk to others. In these cases I may need to contact other external organisations, normally your GP (in scenario 1) or the police (in scenario 2).  If I am considering breaking your confidence for the reasons outlined, I will normally attempt to discuss this with you first.

Embarking on any type of psychological treatment, isn't a quick fix. Most people start to notice a improvement in their symptoms (and a greater understanding of themselves) by session 4-6. 

We will book in regular therapy reviews to make sure that you are finding the sessions helpful and working towards your goals. However, there is no obligation to have a set number of sessions. You are free to stop sessions at any time. Any sessions you have in credit will be refunded.

You do not need a GP referral to access private CBT or EMDR with me.

No. You can tell me whether you would prefer to keep your GP updated with your progress, or not.

Yes, Jasmine Kitchen Therapy is a LGBTQIA+ friendly practice. I provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Everyone is welcome here, no matter who you are, what you believe, or who you love. We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone can feel comfortable and at ease.

Yes - in order to protect both myself and my clients, I have professional indemnity insurance via Balens Specialist Insurance Brokers.

I am a BUPA recognised Therapist. So if you have health insurance, session fees may be covered by your policy. Please be aware, some policies have an excess fee, so please discuss with your provider.

Yes. I offer face to face CBT and EMDR sessions on Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE71BA.

There is some free parking just around the corner at: Woolpack Ln, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7.

There is additional free parking available on Station Road (Station Rd, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1AB) and Queen St Parking (Queen St, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1AY) both of which are a 5 minute walk.

Depending on how far you would like to travel, I am local to people living in Whittlesey, Peterborough and Norfolk.

Distances are approximate:

Eastrea - 2 miles

Coates - 4 miles

Turves - 5 miles

Ring's End - 10 miles

Guyhirn - 11 miles

Wisbech - 16 miles

Thorney - 5 miles

Westry - 10 miles

March - 12 miles

Wimblington - 15 miles

Doddington - 11 miles

Chatteris - 15 miles

Benwick - 8 miles 

Pondersbridge - 3 miles

Ramsey Mereside - 6 miles

Ramsey Forty Foot - 8 miles 

Ramsey St. Mary's - 5 miles 

Upwood - 9 miles

Stilton - 13 miles

Yaxley - 8 miles

Hampton - 8 miles

Facet - 6 miles

Cardea - 5 miles

Stanground - 5 miles

Orton - 7 miles

Eye - 7 miles

Parnwell - 7 miles

Yes! I offer therapy sessions via video (Microsoft Teams) or telephone, so you can access support from the comfort of your own home.

This flexible option is ideal for those with busy schedules or who prefer a virtual setting for their sessions. 

Yes! A lot of studies, as well as clinical experience, have found remote sessions to be as effective as face to face treatment. In fact, most of our clients find remote sessions to be more convenient as they fit around busy lives, childcare, and eliminate travel costs.

That’s ok. If you have any questions or queries, please just let me know. I will be happy to talk you through how to use Microsoft Teams, or even have a trial run with you, so you feel comfortable. Alternatively, you can have your sessions via telephone if this feels easier for you.

You’re very welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation to talk things through, or you can drop me a message below if you cannot find an answer to your question.