Face-to-Face or Online Therapy?
I offer both secure online therapy to clients across the UK and in-person sessions in Central Cambridge.
Both formats can be highly effective. The most important factor is not the medium, but the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the safety of the space in which the work takes place.
Working online allows you to access specialist support wherever you are based in the UK, without needing to travel to a physical practice.
Online Therapy
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility while maintaining the same depth, warmth, and professionalism as face-to-face work.
Many clients find that working from their own space makes therapy easier to fit into busy working weeks, family life, or periods of transition. Being in familiar surroundings can also help you feel relaxed and grounded right from the first session.
Working online effectively is not simply a matter of meeting over video—it requires particular attention to privacy, boundaries, subtle communication, and safety. I have undertaken substantive, specialist post-qualification training in online therapeutic practice. This ensures our remote work meets high ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidance.
Online sessions are held via secure, encrypted platforms. You will simply need a private, uninterrupted space and a reliable internet connection to gain the most from our time together.
For many people, online therapy proves just as effective as meeting in person—and for some, even more so.
Face to Face Sessions
Some people value the experience of coming to a dedicated physical space each week—a setting that is separate from home and work.
In-person sessions in Central Cambridge offer a contained, confidential environment in which you can reflect without distraction. For some, this structure and physical separation from daily life fprovides a helpful boundary.
A Blended Approach
Some clients choose to combine face-to-face and online sessions.
For example, you may prefer to meet in person initially and then alternate with online sessions, or switch to online therapy during travel, illness, or busy periods. Hybrid working offers continuity while maintaining the depth of our work together.
Choosing What Feels Right
The decision between face-to-face and online therapy is a personal one. When deciding, you may wish to consider:
Practicalities such as location, schedule, and travel time
Where you feel most able to speak openly and comfortably
Whether a dedicated external space feels helpful to you
The level of privacy available to you at home or wherever you choose to have your sessions
Whichever format you choose, sessions are held with the exact same level of care, confidentiality, and professional integrity. If you are unsure, you are very welcome to get in touch to discuss what might suit you best.
A Note on Safety
Online therapy is not suitable for every issue or if you are in acute crisis or require immediate support.
If you are in urgent distress, please contact your GP, your local A&E department, or call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK & ROI).
