Here you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about my services.
What happens in an initial meeting?
An initial meeting will take place over 50 minutes. The aim of the first session is to develop an initial psychological understanding of the difficulty that is bringing you to therapy. This will normally involve talking about the history of the difficulty as well as your broader life and experiences.
At the end of the first session we will discuss a plan together about next steps. Our initial plan will involve a discussion of how long therapy might continue for.
Who do you see in your practice?
I work with adults and young people aged 13 and over. I also work with couples and parents who want help thinking about difficulties their children are experiencing.
I work with people experiencing specific mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression and OCD; I also work with people with less specific concerns, for example those who are feeling stuck in their life, are struggling with romantic or sexual relationships or are just wanting to better understand themselves.
What is your availability?
As of September 2026, I am currently full. Please do get in touch to enquire about my expected waiting times.
How much are session fees?
My standard session fee is £110. I also accept most major health insurances.
Where are you based?
I have two locations that I work from. On Mondays I am based at Peckham Therapy Space. On Tuesdays I am based at Oru Space in East Dulwich.
What is your experience?
I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology in 2017. During my doctorate I worked across adult mental health teams including those for people with general mental health difficulties and more complex difficulties such as psychosis. Since then I have worked with young people and adults across the NHS and private practice.
I have completed post-qualification training in autism, psychoanalytic understandings of development, couple work and work involving groups and organisations. I have published research in the fields of gender and sexuality and have won an award for a paper I wrote about very early development. I have supervised trainee and qualified clinical psychologists and have delivered training on clinical psychology courses.
How do I book an initial session?
Please contact me on drolliehawthorne@protonmail.com.