What is therapy with me like?
Hi, I’m Sinead.
I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist offering grounded, relational therapy in London Paddington, Victoria and online.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. Together, we slow down and look at what’s actually going on, the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that keep recurring. From there you can start to understand where they’ve come from, and how they’re shaping your relationships and the way you see yourself.
The integrative part of my work means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, allowing me to tailor the way we work to you, your history, your needs, and what feels most supportive.
There are a lot of therapists who describe themselves as warm and empathic. What clients tend to say about working with me is that I’m also gently direct, I’ll name the pattern you keep circling, not just reflect it back. My approach is compassionate and clear: enough safety to be vulnerable, enough challenge to actually shift something. I work with people who want more than to feel better in the room; they want to understand themselves more deeply and carry that clarity out into their lives.
If you’re curious about working together, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a free initial consultation→
How can I help?
Common reasons people come to therapy
I offer grounded, relational psychotherapy in Paddington, Victoria and online, supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction
- Adult ADHD and Autism
- Childhood emotional or physical neglect and abuse
- Difficulties at work or in retirement
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Finding meaning, purpose and deeper connection
- Navigating change during menopause
- Problems with confidence or self-esteem
- Family dynamics and relational patterns
- Difficulties in personal relationships
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
My experience as a psychotherapist
Alongside my private practice, I’ve worked in a range of mental health settings, including a psychiatric placement at The Maudsley Hospital, London, bereavement counselling within a hospice, and charitable organisations offering low-cost therapy.
I completed five years of training at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE).
Working with me in therapy
Before training as a psychotherapist, I spent over 20 years in senior management, running businesses and working within high-pressure corporate environments. This gives me a deep understanding of performance, burnout, identity, and the emotional cost of success.
My own long-term psychotherapy has had a profound impact on my life, and I believe therapy can offer a powerful space for healing, growth and reconnection.
Ready to start working with me? Click here to arrange a free initial consultation
Ways of Working
Short-term counselling and long-term psychotherapy
Short-term counselling
I offer short-term counselling, with a minimum commitment of 6 sessions. This way of working is often how people begin therapy and is focused on specific concerns or goals.
I then offer a short review at 6 sessions to decide if we are a good fit. This allows for reflection on how the relationship is developing and its potential for longer term work.
Long-term psychotherapy
I also offer long-term, open-ended psychotherapy for those who want to explore deeper or long-standing issues.
This way of working allows for a slower, more reflective process and often leads to lasting change, greater self-awareness and a stronger sense of connection to yourself and others.
Therapy in Paddington & Victoria
I offer psychotherapy in the following locations, as well as online:
- Paddington/Little Venice: CCPE, Beauchamp Lodge, 2 Warwick Crescent, London, W2 6NE
- Victoria: No. 7, Lower Grosvenor Place, London, SW1W 0EN
- Online: Via Zoom
Format & Fees
Session format
Sessions last 50 minutes and take place weekly.
I offer therapy in Paddington, Victoria and online.
Fees
Sessions cost £85 but I do make concessions based on financial circumstance. Please enquire for more details.
Getting started
I offer a free 20-minute phone conversation to explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
If we decide to proceed, we would then arrange a full assessment session, charged at £85.
Cancellations and payments
Cancellations require 72 hours notice when in person and 48 hours online. Sessions cancelled with less notice will still be charged.
Payment is by bank transfer on the day of the session.
Get in touch
Taking the first step can feel difficult. You’re welcome to send a message with any questions or to arrange an initial conversation.
Response time
I usually respond within 1-2 working days.
Your privacy matters
Your information is confidential and will never be shared with third parties.
No pressure, no obligation
Initial enquiries are very welcome. You’re under no obligation to continue therapy.
Accredited & professional
I am a registered member of BACP and UKCP accredited and follow their ethical frameworks.
