It’s natural to have questions before starting therapy. Below are some of the most common ones people ask me before we begin.
If your question isn’t covered, please feel free to get in touch, and I’ll be happy to answer.
Many people come to therapy when they feel stuck in a pattern they can’t get out of, are feeling overwhelmed, dealing with major life stressors and changes, or want to understand themselves better.
You don’t need to have a “big” problem to start – therapy can help with day-to-day struggles, or simply a wish to grow.
Our first call is just a chance to connect, and we’ll meet on Zoom. I’ll ask a few gentle questions about what you’re looking for support with, and you can ask me about how I work. It’s helpful to get a feel for talking together, and to see whether we’d like to move forward into therapy.
Our first 60-minute session is a little different from later ones. I’ll ask some bigger-picture questions about what brings you to therapy, and we may touch on the experiences that have shaped you so far – family, childhood, relationships, work, home life, and your current support system. You’re invited to share only what feels comfortable at this stage.
After this, sessions become more fluid. We’ll follow what feels most important for you week to week, but that first session helps us create a starting point and a sense of direction.
There isn’t a set number – it depends on what you’d like to work on. Some people come for a short period, others stay longer. We’ll check in regularly about how therapy is going and whether it still feels helpful.
Sessions are 60 minutes, once a week. Regularity helps create a safe and steady rhythm for your healing.
Life happens, and sometimes you may need to move or cancel a session. I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice – if it’s less than this, the full fee will still be charged. I hold this time especially for you and can’t usually offer it to someone else at short notice.
I’ll always let you know my vacation dates in advance, so you can plan around them. If I’m unwell or have an emergency and I’m unable to hold a session, I’ll let you know as soon as I can. In either case, you won’t be charged.
Absolutely, you’re always free to end whenever you choose. Ideally we’ll plan an ending session to reflect on our work together, and you can leave with a sense of completion.
The relationship is the most important part of therapy. If it doesn’t feel right, we can talk it through, and I’ll support you in finding someone else if that’s what you decide.
I’m not able to offer crisis services, medical advice, or psychiatric diagnoses. If you’re in immediate distress or feel unsafe, please reach out to your local emergency services or crisis helpline. Some country-specific numbers are below. Therapy with me can be a supportive space, but it isn’t a substitute for urgent or medical care.
UK: If you’re feeling unsafe or in immediate crisis, call 999. For free, confidential support 24/7, call the Samaritans on 116 123.
Sweden: If you’re in immediate crisis, call 112. For free, anonymous support:
Everything you share in therapy is private and stays between us. The only exceptions are rare situations where someone may be at serious risk of harm. I’ll explain these clearly at the start, so you know exactly where the boundaries are. I also bring aspects of my work to supervision (as all therapists do), but never in a way that identifies you.
Yes. Because I am in training, it’s a requirement that I record all sessions (using a dictaphone if we meet in person, or Zoom recording if we meet online). This allows me to review and write up reflections on my work with you afterwards, in order to share with my supervisor. All client information is always anonymised. Recordings are there to support my learning and ensure I can offer you the best possible therapy.
Here’s how your privacy is protected:
It’s completely okay to bring any questions or worries about recordings into the conversation before we begin. For practical reasons, I’m not able to share my training recordings with you, but if you’d like to keep your own copy of our sessions, you’re very welcome to make a personal recording (for example, on your phone) so you can revisit and reflect on it afterwards.
I keep only minimal written notes, stored securely in line with professional guidelines and data protection law. They are never shared without your consent, unless required by law. Read more in the Privacy Policy.
Supervision is a professional requirement for all therapists, and an important way I ensure that you get the best support. It means I meet regularly with a highly experienced therapist to reflect on my work and gain perspective. I don’t share your name or identifying details – instead, I might discuss themes or situations in general terms.
For you, this means your therapist is continually learning, being supported, and held accountable to high ethical standards. Supervision, along with my own personal therapy and ongoing training (CPD), helps me stay grounded, fresh, and fully present with you.
I am a trainee member of United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and I’m also a member of the Association for Psychospiritual Practitioners (APP).
I abide by both of their ethical frameworks and I follow their professional conduct procedures.
It’s completely okay to bring that into the session. In fact, talking openly about what feels uncomfortable in our work together can often be a powerfully healing part of the therapy itself. I welcome your feedback and will listen with care. If you’d prefer, you can also raise concerns with my professional training body APP (Association for Psychospiritual Practitioners) or UKCP, both of which have clear procedures for handling complaints.
My current fees are listed on the Contact & Bookings page.
You can pay by Swish (for Sweden-based clients) or via Wise (for all other clients), and I’ll share details of this by email. Payment is due before each session, or monthly in advance – whichever suits you best.
As I am a therapist-in-training, all sessions are currently offered at a reduced rate, with no immediate plans to increase this.
In the future, fees may rise as I progress in my training or if there are major shifts in inflation, but I’ll always give you plenty of notice. That way, you can make an informed choice about whether to continue with me, or seek support from another low-cost trainee, depending on what feels right for your circumstances.
Yes. I work both online (via Zoom) and in person in Stockholm, Sweden.
My training requires that I see a certain percentage of my clients face-to-face, though there’s flexibility around this – for example, during the Swedish summer, we may agree to move online temporarily if that works best.
I work in an integrative way, drawing from different approaches depending on what you need. My core training is in Psychosynthesis, a soulful form of talk therapy that sees you as more than your wounds – it’s just as interested in your potential, your purpose, and what brings you joy as it is in what hurts.
I’m also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps us listen to the many “parts” within you – the critic, the protector, the hidden child – and bring them into greater harmony.
I also include somatic practices, gently inviting the body’s wisdom into the healing process.
Finally, I am additionally trained in safety and stabilisation techniques for calming highly alert nervous systems – often this is the most valuable place to start for folks with trauma.
I see therapy as a space for your whole self – body, feelings, mind, and spirit. One session might explore a current thought or belief, another might follow a dream image, meet a part of you that’s been carrying pain, or notice what your body has to say. This flexibility means therapy can meet you where you are, whether you want to make sense of the past, feel steadier in the present, or connect with what’s emerging in your life.
Yes. I welcome neurodivergent clients, including people with traits of ADHD, autism, high sensitivity (HSP), dyslexia, and other ways of experiencing the world. I believe therapy can be a supportive space to explore both the challenges and strengths of your unique neurotype.
Together we can adapt the pace, style, and methods we use – whether that’s creating more structure, including movement or creative tools, or allowing plenty of spaciousness. My aim is always to meet you where you are, with respect for your individuality and needs.
I work with a wide range of experiences, including (but not limited to): anxiety, shame, depression, grief, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, burnout, inner criticism, and the effects of childhood trauma. I also support people who come with less specific concerns, such as feeling stuck, a loss of meaning, or a longing to connect more fully with themselves.
In addition, I am trained to support people experiencing a spiritual emergency or spiritual crisis. This can feel like a sudden or overwhelming awakening, a breakdown of old beliefs, or a deep questioning of life’s meaning and your place in it. Sometimes it may involve powerful inner experiences such as visions, dreams, or altered states of consciousness that feel confusing or destabilising. In therapy, we can create a safe space to explore these experiences with compassion and grounding, so they can become part of your growth, rather than something you have to go through alone.
That’s very welcome. Some people find it helpful to explore their inner experiences through imagery, journalling, dreamwork, drawing, or using cards with rich symbolism.
Others may want to bring in questions of spirituality, purpose, meaning, or connection to the great mysterious forces of life. All is welcome, and we’ll only use these approaches if they feel right for you.
At the moment I work only with adults (18 and over), as therapy with children and young people requires specialist training.
I also don’t work with clients living in the US or Canada, as my professional insurance doesn’t cover me there.
Currently, I only see people privately, which means I’m not able to take clients through health insurance providers.
I believe you already carry a deep inner source of wisdom, and my role is to help you reconnect with it.
I may offer reflections, practices, or tools to support your process, and sometimes share psychological insights if they feel helpful – but always with the aim of standing alongside you as a guide and collaborator in your healing journey.
The name Inner Grove comes from my own connection to nature, and especially to trees. In my animistic spiritual path, groves are places of stillness, wisdom, and renewal – a living community where every tree stands in its own uniqueness yet belongs to the whole. For me, this reflects the peace and grounding that trees can offer, as well as the inner harmony we can cultivate within ourselves.
In therapy, the “grove” also symbolises our inner world of many parts. Just like a forest, our inner life can feel tangled or overgrown at times – yet each part has its place and value. My practice is about creating space for those parts to be heard, so that together they can form an inner grove of balance, resilience, and belonging.
That’s very common. We can start with whatever is on your mind, even if it feels small or unclear. Sometimes just showing up and noticing what happens in the moment can be very valuable – for example, tuning into sensations in your body, and beginning there.
Here are some other approaches you could use:
Keep a journal to note moments in your week that felt painful, frustrating, or difficult so we can explore them together
Use creative expression, such as drawing or choosing a symbol to represent how you currently feel
If you’re open to it, use imagery cards – tarot, oracle, or therapy decks – as a way to spark curiosity about what you’re drawn to, or what you’d like to explore further
There’s no right or wrong way to “do” therapy. I can suggest ideas, but ultimately it’s a collaboration – we’ll discover together what feels most helpful and resonates with you.
That’s completely okay. Therapy is a welcome space for all feelings. Emotions often carry important meaning, and being able to express them openly without judgement can be a powerful part of healing.
Sometimes exploring difficult experiences can bring up strong feelings at first. This is very normal, and we’ll go at a pace that feels safe for you. Over time, most people find this leads to greater clarity and relief.
Each therapist and approach is different. Even if you’ve had therapy in the past, working together with someone new may open up new insights or ways forward.
That’s very ok – many people don’t have clear goals at the beginning. We can explore together what feels most important to you as a general theme, and this can shift over time.
There’s no single “right” way to do therapy, but here are a few things that can help:
Ultimately, therapy works best as a collaboration. The more curious you can be, the more space we have to discover together what supports your healing and growth.
We’ll keep checking in about your progress and needs. You might feel ready when you’ve worked through what you came for, or when you notice more confidence in facing life’s challenges. Ultimately, it’s your choice when to end our work together.
In rare circumstances, we may discover that part of your healing journey could be better supported by a more experienced or specialist clinician. If that happens, I’ll talk it through with you and may suggest working with them instead, or alongside our sessions, to make sure you get the support that best serves you.
That’s always possible. Life changes, and you’re welcome to return if you’d like more support.
Everyone’s journey is different, but common changes include greater self-understanding, feeling lighter and less stuck, improved relationships, increased creativity and joy, and a stronger sense of alignment with who you are and how you want to live.