Psychotherapy Fees, Session Options and Beginning Therapy

For a broader introduction to my psychotherapy practice, you may wish to begin with the Psychotherapy Welcome Page. Here you can find practical information about fees, session options, and how therapy begins.

Session fees & payment

Initial meeting (75 minutes) — £65

Therapy session (1 hour) — £65

Once we have agreed a time, I will email you an invoice. Payment for the initial meeting is required to confirm the booking. Further sessions may be paid for before or on the day of the appointment.

All payments are currently via bank transfer.

Therapy appointment times

These are my current private practice hours. We can establish a regular time for ongoing sessions, or arrange appointments flexibly if your schedule varies due to work, study or other commitments.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:00 am to 8:30 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, available once or twice each month

Psychotherapy options

Weekly therapy — 3 to 5 sessions per month

We aim to meet each week. Weekly sessions provide the greatest sense of continuity and often allow the therapeutic relationship and reflective process to deepen over time.

A year of weekly psychotherapy usually involves between 40 to 48 sessions, allowing for holidays, illness, or other circumstances on either side.

Fortnightly therapy — 2 or 3 sessions per month

We can arrange a regular fortnightly pattern if preferred. This option suits many people well, while still allowing for ongoing therapeutic work.

Duration of therapy

How long we work together for is up to you, and I can help you consider what might work best for you.

Open-ended: I usually work with people for six months or longer, provided the therapy continues to feel purposeful and beneficial. Without a fixed number of sessions or predetermined end date, the work can develop in greater depth. We review the therapy at regular intervals to consider how it is meeting your needs.

Short-term: Between 4 and 12 sessions. You may feel you need just a few sessions to talk about a specific problem, think through a difficult situation, or focus on a chosen theme over a defined period. The therapy is naturally more defined in its scope, and at the outset we will discuss what is reasonable to expect in a brief period of therapeutic work.

👉 Find out about how online therapy works.

Beginning therapy

Our first meeting gives us a chance to get to know one another and explore whether the kind of therapy I offer feels right for you. We can talk about:

what brings you to therapy
your hopes and expectations
why now feels like the right time

Towards the end of the meeting, I'll ask how you found it and what you might like to do next. The meeting is a one-off appointment, and neither of us is committing to ongoing therapy. You are welcome to take time to reflect before deciding.

If we both decide to begin therapy, I usually suggest starting with three sessions before reviewing how the work is going. I will also consider whether my skills and experience are appropriate to your needs.

On a practical level, therapy relies on a shared commitment to attending sessions, making timely payments and communicating where needed between appointments.

👉 You can find out more about this on my therapeutic process and relationship page.

Cancellations & rescheduling

I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session.

If you cancel or reschedule with less than 48 hours' notice, or do not attend, the full fee remains payable. This applies in most circumstances, including unexpected illness or transport difficulties.

Professional standards

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), registration number AS14739.

Regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development

Professional indemnity insurance

Working in accordance with HCPC professional standards

Therapy begins only where I believe my skills and experience are appropriate for your needs

How to contact me and make an enquiry

I currently have availability to work with new clients.

If you would like to arrange an initial meeting or have any questions, you are welcome to contact me using the form below, or email me directly at APhillipsPsychotherapy@gmail.com

It is helpful to include some general background about what brings you to therapy, but there is no need to share sensitive or detailed personal information at this stage.

I usually respond to enquiries within 48 hours (unless on leave).
If you do not see a reply please check your 'spam' folder, and contact me again if necessary.