Questions before starting
Frequently asked questions
Practical information to help you feel clearer and more comfortable about beginning therapy.
Standard individual and emotional-support sessions last 60 minutes. Power Sessions last 90 minutes.
Sessions usually take place once a week. Frequency can be reviewed depending on your needs and circumstances.
Yes. Sessions are available online as well as face-to-face at the Preston practice.
Amalia works with adults, mothers, and clients seeking emotional or therapeutic support during pregnancy or after birth.
Some work is short-term, often around 6–12 sessions, while other therapy is medium or longer-term. This depends on your needs and is reviewed collaboratively.
Not at all. My use of creative techniques is not about making ‘art’—it is about providing a way to express feelings that are difficult to put into words. These tools are simple, gentle, and always optional. You don’t need any experience or talent; you just need a willingness to explore.
Yes, within professional and legal limits. Exceptions relating to serious risk, safeguarding or legal requirements are explained in the therapy agreement.
Payment is made in advance by bank transfer. The first appointment is confirmed after payment.
No. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent mental health help that is not an emergency, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. Samaritans can be reached free, day or night, on 116 123.