Does online counselling really work as well as in-person?
Yes, for the great majority of people. Research consistently shows that online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face sessions for most concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. What matters most is the quality of the relationship between us — trust, presence, and genuine attention — and that translates fully over video. Many clients actually find they open up more easily, and connect more deeply with themselves, from the comfort and privacy of their own space. Read more about online counselling and how it works.
What do I need to get started?
Just a private space where you won’t be interrupted, and a device with a camera and internet connection — a laptop, tablet, or smartphone all work fine. No special software is required; I’ll send you a simple link before each session.
What is the difference between counselling and psychospiritual therapy?
Counselling and psychotherapy work through the difficulties that bring you to therapy — anxiety, trauma, relationship pain, grief. The More Soul Approach goes a layer deeper alongside this work, exploring the questions of meaning, purpose and soul that often sit beneath the presenting problem. Many clients find both happening naturally together within the same sessions.
What is a therapeutic tarot reading, and is it fortune telling?
No — therapeutic tarot is not fortune telling. It’s a reflective, symbolic tool used within a grounded, psychodynamic framework to support self-insight, in exactly the same spirit as dreamwork or guided imagery.
What happens in the free one-hour consultation?
We’ll talk about what’s brought you here, I’ll explain a little about how I work, and we’ll both get a genuine sense of whether we’re a good fit — no pressure, no obligation to continue.
How often will we meet?
Most clients start weekly, especially in the early stages, and some move to fortnightly as things settle. We’ll agree on a rhythm that suits your needs and your life.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between us, within the professional and ethical boundaries all accredited therapists work within (the only exceptions being situations involving risk of serious harm, which I’ll always be upfront with you about).
How do I book?
Email martinhandy@protonmail.com to arrange your free consultation.