Talking Therapies · Online UK

Therapy that's tailored to you, from your very first session

Every person is different — so the approach we take in therapy should be too. Dr Amy Needham draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, choosing the right approach for you collaboratively, after we've met.

Introductory Session

First session at £60

Your first session with us is an introductory assessment session — a chance for you to be clinically assessed, share what's bringing you to therapy, and decide together with your therapist whether to continue.

No obligation. No pressure. Therapy only works when there's a genuine fit between you and your therapist — so we make it easy to find out before you commit.


How it works

A clear, collaborative process — built around your needs, not a fixed protocol.

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Introductory First Session

A £60 assessment session where you share what's bringing you to therapy. Your psychologist listens, asks questions, and starts to build a clinical picture.

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Mutual Decision

At the end of the first session, you and your psychologist decide together whether to continue. The therapeutic fit matters — both ways.

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Tailored Plan

If you continue, your psychologist proposes the right therapeutic model based on your needs — drawing from CBT, trauma-focused CBT, integrative or person-centred approaches.

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Ongoing Therapy

Regular weekly sessions tailored to your goals — with regular reviews to make sure your therapy continues to work for you.

Modalities we draw on

Dr Needham is trained in multiple evidence-based modalities. Rather than fitting you into a single approach, we choose what's clinically right for you.


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The right modality depends on your presenting issue, your history, your goals and your preferences. That decision is best made after we've met — not before.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — structured, evidence-based for anxiety, depression, OCD and more
  • Integrative Therapy — drawing on multiple modalities as needed
  • Person-Centred Counselling — supportive, non-directive space
  • Psychodynamic Approaches — exploring patterns and underlying themes
  • Trauma-Focused CBT — evidence-based approach for PTSD and complex trauma

Common reasons people come to therapy

😟Anxiety & worry
💓Panic attacks
😔Depression & low mood
🔄OCD
🌊Trauma & PTSD
👥Social anxiety
🏥Health anxiety
💔Grief & bereavement
🌀Life transitions
💼Work stress & burnout
🔍Identity & self-esteem
🌸Menopause-related distress
😴Sleep difficulties
💢Anger & emotional regulation

Fully accredited, properly trained

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Psychologist-Delivered

Therapy is provided by Dr Amy Needham, a Registered Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) — the statutory regulator for practitioner psychologists in the UK.

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Multi-Modality Trained

Broad clinical training across CBT, integrative, person-centred and trauma-focused approaches — chosen to suit your needs.

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50-Minute Sessions

Full-length therapy sessions — never rushed, with proper time for meaningful clinical work.

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Confidential & Online

Sessions delivered fully online via secure, encrypted video — wherever you are in the UK.

What you might be wondering

Why don't I pick a modality first?

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is itself a clinical decision. It's far better made by an experienced clinician who's met you and understood your situation than by you choosing in advance.

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What if it isn't a good fit?

That's exactly what the introductory first session is for. If either you or your psychologist feel a different therapist would be a better match, we'll help you find one.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the approach and your needs. CBT is typically 8–20 sessions; integrative or counselling work can be open-ended. Your therapist will discuss this with you.

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How much does it cost?

Your first session is £60 — an introductory assessment session. Subsequent session pricing depends on the length of the session and the therapeutic modality used, which will be discussed and agreed with your psychologist.

We are not an emergency service. If you have acute concerns, become unwell, or your symptoms worsen, please call NHS 111 or 999 as clinically indicated. We cannot monitor your health between appointments and cannot respond to urgent matters. If you are in mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call 999, go to your nearest A&E, or contact the Samaritans free on 116 123.

Book your introductory first session

An honest, no-pressure way to start therapy.