Get in Touch When You’re Ready to Take the Next Step
Whether you're just feeling things out or you're ready to begin, you're welcome to get in touch.
You can ask questions, book a session, or simply say hello. No pressure, just a gentle first step, in your own time.
Contact Information
Email
You can email me directly, I look forward to hearing from you.
gem@gemwoodtherapy.co.uk
Phone
07389178263
Hours
Tue: 12pm-7pm
Wed: 10am-6pm
Thur: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-12pm
I offer a few limited evening sessions.
Investment
Individual Therapy Sessions:
£140 - 60 minutes
£175 - 90 minutes
Supervision Sessions:
£75 - 60 minutes
£110 - 90 minutes
Location
As my practice is currently fully online only, I have the privilege and opportunity to work with people from many locations. As a UK resident I predominantly work within the UK however I can work with some additional locations however I abide by the UK laws and Data Protection.
Send a Message
Please fill out the form below, I aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Your journey towards wellness starts with a simple message.
The information you share in this form will only be used to respond to your enquiry. Your data will be handled in line with GDPR and never shared. You can read more in the [Privacy Policy].
Questions You Might Have Before Starting
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Yes completely. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially if relationships haven’t always felt safe or supportive. You’re considering inviting someone into your inner world, and that takes courage. Feeling unsure, anxious, or hesitant is a very natural response. We’ll explore these feelings together, and you’ll never be rushed. We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable for you while gently staying open to challenge, as this is often where growth begins.
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The first 1–6 sessions are part of a collaborative assessment phase. This is our chance to get to know each other and see what’s emerging for you. I’ll ask questions to begin building a shared understanding of your experiences, and you’re invited to bring whatever feels relevant or important at your own pace. These early sessions also help us shape how we might work together to build trust, identify your hopes, and co-create a therapeutic process that feels grounded, attuned, and supportive.
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I see therapy as a collaborative, relational process. You are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping to gently uncover what may have become buried or tangled over time, and support you to reconnect with your inner knowing and strengths. We’ll explore how your past has shaped you, how it may be showing up now, including in our relationship and work together to create space for growth, healing, and joy. I bring knowledge of trauma, neurobiology, and relational dynamics but we build the work around you.
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I’ll offer reflections, insights, or information when it feels helpful—but never in a directive or prescriptive way. I deeply respect your autonomy and capacity to find what feels right for you. Together, we’ll create space to reconnect with your own voice and values.
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I offer therapy via Zoom, which allows us to work together from the comfort of your own space. You’ll need a device with a camera and mic, a reliable internet connection, and somewhere private to talk. I’ll send you a secure link before your first session. Online therapy can offer flexibility, consistency, and safety—especially when it’s important to feel anchored in your own environment.
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Currently, I work exclusively online. This allows greater flexibility and accessibility for many clients, and enables us to work together regardless of location.
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I am registered with WPA Insurance and can provide invoices for reimbursement if your plan allows. I don’t currently work directly with other insurance providers, but I’m happy to issue receipts if you're able to claim independently.
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I ask for 48 hours’ notice for any cancellations or reschedules. Sessions cancelled with less notice are charged in full. If I don’t hear from you within 5 days of a missed session, I may cancel future bookings but I’ll always try to get in touch first. If something’s getting in the way of attending regularly, we can talk about it together and adjust where needed.
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What you share in therapy is private and confidential, with a few legal exceptions such as risk of serious harm or a court order. I also engage in regular clinical supervision (as all ethical therapists do) to ensure I’m providing the best support I can, while fully protecting your identity. You’re always welcome to ask more about this. We’ll be transparent and collaborative in all aspects of the work.
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That’s okay. You don’t need a particular label or definition to come to therapy. What matters is how things have impacted you. If something is causing distress, holding you back, or making life harder—then it’s important. We’ll use language that feels right for you, and focus on what you’re experiencing—not just what it's called.