No. CBT can help with specific problems and patterns, whether or not you have a formal diagnosis.

CBT is often time-limited. Many people find 6-12 sessions helpful, but it depends on your goals and what you want to work on. We will agree goals and review progress regularly. Some people start with a few focused sessions.

Yes - sessions are online. You will receive joining details after booking.

After booking you will receive a Microsoft Teams link by email. You can join on your phone, tablet, or computer, and you can usually join directly in your web browser (no download needed).

Just yourself. If you like taking notes, a pen and paper (or notes app) can be helpful. As therapy progresses we may agree between-session tasks, which you can bring along to discuss.

We will clarify what is bringing you in, agree goals, and start building a shared understanding of what is keeping the difficulty going. We will also agree practical next steps.

Yes. You can cancel or reschedule as long as it is more than 48 hours before your session start time.

Often yes. We can adapt the approach, focus on what did not work previously, and build a plan that fits you.

It depends on your child's age, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Sessions are often 1-to-1 with the young person, especially for older children and teens. For younger children, parents or carers can sometimes be helpful co-therapists to support practice between sessions. We will agree a plan together.

Yes - sessions are confidential and your privacy is taken seriously. There are limits to confidentiality in some situations, for example if there is a serious concern about risk of harm to you or someone else, or where safeguarding responsibilities apply. Wherever possible, I would discuss this with you first.

This service is not an emergency service. If you are at immediate risk or need urgent help, contact emergency services or your local crisis team.