Sessions & Fees

Fees

Standard session rate: £75 - £90 depending on means and location

Cancellations: I require more than 2 weeks notice for cancelled appointments. If less notice is given, I will try to rearrange the appointment for another time the same week, but that is not always possible.

What to expect

  1. What happens in a first session?

    • In the first session I will explain more about how I work, and answer any questions you have. I will also ask you a few questions, including your reasons for coming to therapy and expectations of it. There is no commitment to continue after a first session- if you think it’s not for you, I encourage you to look elsewhere

  2. Are therapy sessions confidential?

    • Like all UKCP and BACP registered therapists, I have supervision in which I discuss aspects of my client work with an experienced therapist. When discussing clients in this space, I do so anonymously.

    • The only causes for a breach of anonymity are safety related- not just thoughts and feelings about harming yourself or others, but an intention to act on them. If I had any cause to breach confidentiality and anonymity I would always try to discuss this with a client before doing so.

  3. How long is a sessions?

    • Sessions are 50 minutes long.

  4. How many sessions do you recommend?

    • This varies, but typically we would distinguish between short and long term therapy. Short term would be 6-12 weeks. Long term would be 3 months to a year or more.

    • If you are looking for longer term therapy, we will intermittently discuss how the process is going for you, and whether it continues to be helpful.  

Online sessions

Online therapy works very well for most people. I use Zoom predominately, but can use other platforms such as Signal and Microsoft Teams if they are more compatible for you. Having a quiet space where you don’t expect to be disturbed is important for online sessions.