Once we’ve heard from you, we’ll reach out to arrange an initial consultation. In this first meeting we’ll discuss your preferred treatment direction, and begin to get a sense of shape that the work might take.

We’ll also consider whether our approach will be a good enough fit. If another service is better suited, we can explore this together and, if you wish, help to get you connected.

From the start, a regular appointment schedule will be offered—the same time each week, just for you.

For therapy with children and teens, weekly child sessions (in-person) are offered alongside fortnightly parent/carer consultations.

Once a regular appointment rhythm is in place, relational therapy tends to build its own momentum. The therapist is an active participant in sessions, but does not bring an agenda for the session, set homework assignments, or offer skills training (unless asked). Therapy takes place live, in the real relationship between therapist and patient.

Treatment can be helped along by specific techniques, such as EMDR, but these are often not necessary.

Work with children involves a careful assessment of developmental ‘building blocks’ to identify specific vulnerabilities. This approach helps to mend relational foundations, helping children to make good use of their care environment. Play is the natural medium of therapy for children, and offers a safe container to get ‘stuck’ abilities back on track.

As our work draws to a close, we’ll consider what might be helpful to support your continued growth and wellbeing.

Many patients continue to benefit from relational therapy, even after their sessions have stopped. Others choose to continue sessions once their initial goals are met, deepening their capacities for emotional range, connection and resilience. Many patients are welcomed back into treatment as new challenges and life transitions emerge.

In select cases, referral to another service may also be of benefit and can be considered among other options.