Psychotherapy Online
Psychotherapy | Counselling | CBT | Solution Focused | Psychodynamic | Integrative
1hr Session: £130.
What Clients Have Said
“Working with Garrett genuinely changed how I understand myself. He has this way of being patient without making you feel rushed, and his insights helped me see patterns I’d been missing for years. I actually looked forward to our sessions, which I never expected to say about therapy.”
What to Expect (*A Note from our Director)
Therapy works when there is a solid relationship at the core, one where you trust that your therapist is working toward your wellbeing and has the experience to hold all of the emotional complexity therapy brings. Techniques and specific approaches come later.
My approach: I listen carefully before I speak. I aim to understand your situation thoroughly before offering a view. When I offer a perspective, I am direct while being compassionate. I do not hedge or offer vague reassurances. Therapy with me is not about endless exploration without direction. We work together toward a directional goal – and you will know where we are going, and have a voice in where to go next, and have a good reason to go in a particular direction. I am down to earth. I do not use jargon unnecessarily or make things more complicated than they need to be. If something is not working, I will say so and we will adjust.
How it Starts: Typically 1–2 sessions (or a single longer session) about understanding your situation and agreeing a directional goal. We offer suggestions on how many sessions we are likely to need.
How It Works: You do most of the talking. A therapists role is to listen first, ask questions, and help you see what may be outside your awareness. They should be able to share thoughts on where we need to go, and the areas that might be helpful for you to explore together, and be able to tell you why.
The Team: All of the team who work at Alliance Clinical Consulting are colleagues I trust and are known to me. I do not recommend a colleague unless I would be willing to confidently send a member of my family into their care.
We will be honest. If we think something is not working, we will say so. You should also feel able to say the same. Real therapists are not threatened by honest feedback, and able to handle emotional ambiguity while the relationship develops.
Therapy may be emotionally challenging at times. It often involves examining things you have been avoiding. Discomfort often indicates we are approaching something important, or unlocking something deep. You always have a voice in how emotionally deep you go, and a good therapist will point to the way forward without pushing you.
-Garrett
Approaches
What We Work With
- Abuse (Historic)
- Addiction
- Anger
- Anxiety / Stress
- Depression
- Education Issues
- Family Dynamics
- Grief / loss
- Health related problems
- Men’s Psychology
- Identity
- Mood issues
- Obsessive compulsive disorders
- Personal Difficulties
- Relationships
- Intimacy issues
- Sleep concerns
- Trauma / PTSD
- Workplace Stress
Authentic Change
Real change happens when people feel safe enough to examine what they have been avoiding. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, therapy provides a space where this becomes possible.
Regardless of specific technique: Psychological therapy involves a structured relationship designed to help you understand patterns that may be limiting you. Through talking openly in a containing, confidential space, you begin to see yourself and your circumstances more clearly. This awareness creates the foundation for meaningful change. The work is not about receiving advice or quick fixes. Instead, it involves exploring your emotional history, understanding its impact, and learning from it. As you talk in a confidential space with a containing relationship, you come to know yourself more closely. You start to recognise patterns. New options and possibilities emerge.
How Therapy Works
The therapeutic relationship itself provides the container within which change occurs. This relational containment means creating conditions where vulnerability does not lead to judgement, where uncertainty can be examined rather than hidden, and where setbacks indicate areas requiring attention rather than personal failure. Meaningful change emerges not from techniques alone, but from the safety and consistency of the therapeutic relationship. When you feel genuinely heard and understood, without fear of criticism or dismissal, you become able to explore aspects of your experience that have been too difficult to face alone.
What to Expect
There are many different types of therapy available, all of which need a solid relational foundation to be effective. The most important element is that you feel something about their trustworthiness, integrity, and engine desire to help.
Therapy demands specific commitments. It requires willingness to examine what has not been working, patience when progress feels slow, and engagement with something more demanding than quick solutions. Without these commitments, the work cannot succeed. During sessions, you will do most of the talking. Your task is to speak as openly as you can about whatever is on your mind, without editing or censoring yourself. Some thoughts will seem unimportant. Others may feel unpleasant, embarrassing, or inappropriate. Say them anyway. If you notice something getting in the way of speaking openly, bring that up too.
“I’d tried therapy before and it never really clicked, but Garrett made me feel heard from the first session. He doesn’t just listen – he actually gets it, and helps you work through things at your own pace. I’m in a completely different place now than I was six months ago.”
Professional Background
Our Director (Garrett) is a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, with over 18 years of clinical and academic experience. Background includes specialist training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR, advanced training in autism assessment, and extensive experience in relational psychotherapy.
Professional practice at Alliance Clinical Consulting rests on commitment to ethical standards set by the HCPC and British Psychological Society. This includes maintaining confidentiality, working within competence boundaries, engaging in regular clinical supervision, and prioritising your welfare in all decisions. Ethical practice requires vigilance about power dynamics, transparency about limitations, and willingness to acknowledge when other expertise would better serve those seeking support.
Fees
Psychotherapy session – 60 minutes – £130
A limited number of reduced-fee appointments are available, start from £98 – contact to discuss these.
EMDR session – 90 minutes – £180
Payment: Due at time of booking. Payment plans available for assessment packages.
Insurance: Registered with Aviva, AXA, Vitality, WPA, and Healix. Contact your provider to check coverage.
Cancellation: Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will be charged in full.
We also offer an 8 week therapy package at a discount.