Frequently Asked Questions
Each session is typically 50 to 60 minutes. This allows enough time to explore concerns while keeping sessions focused and structured.
Most clients start with weekly sessions. Depending on your needs and progress, session frequency can later shift to fortnightly or as needed, discussed collaboratively.
You can book a session by reaching out on email, social media, WhatsApp or through the booking link on the website. Once you get in touch, you’ll receive guidance on available slots and next steps.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for at least a 12 hours advance notice. This helps ensure availability for others and respects the time set aside for your session.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors.
CBT is effective for anxiety disorders, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Yes. CBT is goal-oriented and structured, with collaborative sessions and practical strategies applied between sessions.
Yes. Some therapeutic techniques involve learning skills such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, coping strategies, and problem-solving techniques which you can adopt better if you practice them outside of therapy too.
The duration varies based on individual needs, but many clients notice improvement within a limited number of focused sessions.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, evidence-based approach that helps individuals explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for positive change.
MI is helpful for individuals feeling stuck, unmotivated, or uncertain about change related to mental health, habits, relationships, or life goals.
No. MI is non-judgmental, empathetic, and client-centered, focusing on understanding rather than persuading.
It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, health behavior change, substance use, lifestyle changes, and treatment engagement.
Yes. MI is often integrated with CBT and other therapeutic approaches to enhance engagement and outcomes.
Psychological Testing & Assessment
Psychological testing and assessment is a structured process used to understand cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, personality traits, and mental health concerns using standardized tools, clinical interviews, and observations.
Assessments are helpful for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, learning, or attention difficulties, or those seeking diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.
They can help identify anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, learning difficulties, personality patterns, emotional regulation issues, and stress-related concerns, among others.
The process typically involves one to three sessions, depending on the referral question, followed by scoring, interpretation, and a detailed feedback session.
Yes. A comprehensive written report can be provided on request, including results, interpretations, diagnoses (if applicable), and personalized recommendations.
Organizational Behavior Analysis
Organizational Behavior Analysis focuses on understanding individual and group behavior within workplaces to improve performance, communication, leadership, and employee well-being.
This service is suitable for organizations, teams, leaders, and HR professionals looking to enhance workplace culture, productivity, and psychological safety.
Areas include leadership styles, team dynamics, motivation, burnout, communication patterns, decision-making, and organizational stressors.
It may involve interviews, surveys, behavioral observations, psychological frameworks, and data-driven insights tailored to the organization’s goals.
Organizations often experience improved engagement, healthier work environments, clearer role alignment, and more effective leadership strategies.
Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention
Suicide risk assessment is a structured clinical process used to evaluate thoughts of self-harm, intent, protective factors, and immediate safety needs.
Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or significant life stressors—or those concerned about a loved one—can benefit from this service.
Confidentiality is maintained, with ethical and legal exceptions when there is an imminent risk to the individual’s safety.
Based on the level of risk, a safety plan is developed, coping strategies are discussed, and appropriate therapeutic or referral support is arranged.
No. It is also helpful for early identification, prevention, and ongoing monitoring of risk in a safe and supportive environment.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is an approach that recognizes the impact of trauma and prioritizes emotional safety, empowerment, and trust in the therapeutic process.
It supports individuals with childhood trauma, emotional neglect, abuse, loss, medical trauma, relationship trauma, and other adverse life experiences.
It emphasizes pacing, choice, collaboration, and avoiding re-traumatization, rather than focusing solely on symptoms.
No. You are never pressured to share more than you are ready for. Therapy progresses at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
The goals include emotional regulation, increased self-compassion, improved coping, and rebuilding a sense of safety and control.