Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy with Rick FAQ
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You do not need to prepare anything in detail before we meet. It is usually enough to find a private, quiet space, check your internet connection, and give yourself a little time before the session begins.
It can also be helpful to set up your camera so that more than just your face is visible where possible, such as your upper body and hands. This gives me a fuller sense of how you are doing during the session.
You can read more here: Before Our Session
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Many people fear theyโll be โstuckโ in therapy forever, or that their problems are too big to shift. In reality, therapy is focused and time-sensitive. Some clients notice change within a few sessions; others engage in longer work to address deeper roots. We move at a pace that feels safe yet effective, so you donโt just cope, you begin to transform.
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Itโs natural to worry about being consumed by emotions youโve avoided for years. Therapy isnโt about pushing you too far, too fast. We work step by step, strengthening your ability to face difficult feelings without becoming flooded. Over time, youโll discover that what once felt unbearable can be met, understood, and finally moved through.
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Yes. While some worry online therapy might feel distant, research, and my own experience with hundreds of clients shows it can be just as effective as in-person sessions. In fact, being in the comfort of your own space often makes it easier to open up.
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Sessions are ยฃ65 for 50 minutes, delivered one-to-one via secure video. Youโll receive not just the session itself, but a structured process from exploring whatโs beneath the surface, to engaging with feelings youโve avoided, to emerging into freedom from old patterns. Therapy is an investment in long-term change, not just short-term relief.
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Yes. Confidentiality is at the core of the therapeutic relationship. Everything we discuss remains private, within professional and legal boundaries. This allows you to speak openly about even the hardest experiences, knowing you are held in a safe and protected space.
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Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, shame, self-sabotage, fears of closeness, intimacy struggles, trauma, difficult emotions, and painful inner criticism, as well as the patterns that repeat despite your best efforts to change them. We donโt just manage symptoms; we go to the root, so lasting change becomes possible.
Understanding your emotional experience
If you want a clearer understanding of how emotional patterns develop and how therapy works with them, you can explore the guides below.
Therapy with Rick FAQ
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Doubt is normal, especially if youโve struggled alone for years. The best way to know is to try. A first session isnโt a commitment to a lifetime of therapy; itโs a chance to experience how the work feels. Many clients are surprised by how quickly they sense the possibility of change, even after just one conversation.
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It can be disheartening to feel like youโve โalready tried everything.โ But not all therapy is the same. This work is focused, experiential, and rooted in helping you face the feelings and patterns that other approaches may have circled around and not addressed. Even if past attempts didnโt bring change, this doesnโt mean you canโt heal.
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You can find out about anxiety here: Why Feelings Donโt Make Us Ill, and What Actually Does
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Historical abuse - abuse that happened in the past - including many years ago can be reported in the UK. These reports are taken seriously, and there are established procedures for investigation and support. If youโre thinking about reporting, the information here outlines the main steps and the organisations who can help: Guidance around reporting historical abuse
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The first step is reaching out via my contact form below. From there, weโll arrange an initial session to see if working together feels like a good fit. Itโs a chance to ask questions, share whatโs brought you here, and take that first step toward change.
Fees and Practical Information
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost ยฃ65.
Appointments are available online across the UK.
I offer a small number of weekly appointments.
Some evening slots are currently available.
Next Steps
If youโre considering starting therapy, you can get in touch below.
I offer a free initial consultation where we can see if this feels like a good fit. I usually respond within 24 hours.
Contact
If something here feels relevant, youโre welcome to get in touch.
I offer a free initial consultation (up to 30 minutes) to consider what brings you here and whether this way of working feels right for you.
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