Practical Information

Session Fees & Payment

£65 per one-hour therapy session / initial consultation

If you require a lower fee I will always consider your request, but please be aware that concessions are usually reserved for those attending weekly.

Payment for the initial consultation is due at the time of booking in order to confirm the appointment. I will email you an invoice once we have agreed a time. Further payments are to be made in advance of, or at the time of each appointment.

All payments are currently by bank transfer.

Appointment Times

Tuesday and Thursday — 7:00am to 7:45pm

Friday and Saturday — 7:00am to 7:45pm - Available once or twice each month.

Psychotherapy Options

Weekly: We aim to meet each week, but due to factors that can affect us both (holidays, illness, etc) I think of this as 3 or more sessions per month.

Twice per month: We can arrange a regular fortnightly pattern if preferred, but when the usual time is not possible I ask clients to be flexible about arranging an alternative, to ensure a minimum of 2 meetings monthly.

Open-ended: I regularly work with people beyond 6 months and up to several years, if the client chooses to and is experiencing a continued benefit from the therapy. Having no set number of sessions or end date allows for working in greater depth over time, and can be necessary for creating lasting change within one's life, or to provide 'holding' during difficult times. The therapy needs to retain a sense of purpose, but this can be more exploratory in nature. We review at regular intervals to check therapy continues to meet your needs.

Short-term: Between 4 - 12 sessions. You may feel you need just a few sessions to talk about problems, think through difficult situations, or perhaps give attention to dreams or creative material. 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 time.

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Beginning Therapy

Our first meeting is a gentle yet thorough conversation to explore:

What brings you to therapy
Hopes and expectations
Why now feels like the right time

The aim is to find out if the kind of therapy I offer is a good match for your requirements, and whether we are well suited for working together.

Towards the end of the hour-long meeting I will ask about your experience of it, and what you might want to happen next. There is no obligation to continue with further sessions, and if you would like time to consider the options that is absolutely fine.

If we both agree to proceed with further sessions then we can begin to make arrangements. I usually suggest an initial commitment to three sessions to get a feel for the rhythm of it, and have a better idea of what the therapy is like, before making decisions about continuing beyond that.

Beginning therapy is only by mutual agreement. In email communications prior to the initial appointment I will try to get an accurate sense of what you need from therapy, so I can let you know at that stage if it is clear I will not be able to assist. However, meeting for an initial consultation is viewed as a 'one-off', and is not a promise from me of further sessions.

The nature of psychotherapy means we must both enter into this meeting free of obligation, so we can reach our honest decision about what happens next. Mine will be largely based upon whether I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to meet your needs. Additionally there are considerations about whether the type of therapy I offer will be appropriate for an individual, which can only be known once we have talked in greater detail. On a practical level I also consider whether I feel a client will be able to make timely payments, attend as planned, and communicate effectively to arrange appointments.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. This applies in most situations, including unforseen ill health or transport difficulties.

Within 48 hours, the full fee is payable (even if you hope to reschedule), unless I happen to have another available slot that week. I’ll always try to accommodate changes when possible, but late availability cannot be guaranteed.

Professional Standards

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC No. AS14739)

Regular clinical supervision

Fully insured and working within HCPC’s ethical guidelines

I only begin therapy when I believe my skills and experience are appropriate for your needs.

Ready To Begin?

If you have questions or would like to arrange an initial consultation, feel free to get in touch.

To contact me please use the email address or contact form below (also at the foot of any page on this website).

It is useful to include some general background about what brings you to therapy, but there is no need to include personal information.

I always 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.