Services

All sessions are held via Zoom.

  • I offer an initial 15 min free screening session to check that I am able to assist you in your goals. This also gives you the opportunity to decide if I'm a good fit for you, as it is important that you find a therapist you feel comfortable confiding in. Following this, if we are both happy to proceed, we can book our first assessment session.

  • During the assessment phase will explore your presenting difficulties/symptoms, relevant background/history, and identify your goals (what you would like to be different by the end of therapy). The assessment usually takes 1-2 sessions, however it can sometimes take more depending on the complexity of the issue. At the end of the assessment phase we should be able to identify the root of the issue, and will then consider which therapy would best suit your needs.

  • We will then commence the therapy sessions. The aim of these sessions will be to identify and formulate the key factors underlying and maintaining your difficulties, and then explore coping strategies to break the patterns identified. The number of sessions you are likely to need will depend on your individual needs, but most therapies can be delivered between 6-20 sessions. We will agree to a number of sessions at the beginning and will reassess your progress throughout to decide if you might benefit from reducing or increasing the number of sessions.

 

Fees

The initial 15 min screening session is free.

All subsequent sessions are 50 mins in duration and cost £100 per session.

I can accept payment through the following health insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, Aviva, WPA, Geo Blue & Adyen. Please note that I cannot accept Vitality funded clients until Oct 2024.

Payments to be made via bank transfer 24 hours prior to your appointment date. If you are using health insurance, I will invoice the insurance company on your behalf.

Any additional costs (e.g. if you request a letter to be sent to your GP) will be discussed prior to completion.

To make enquires about availability or to book your free 15 minute consultation:

Cancellation Policy

While I appreciate that there are many valid reasons why clients may need to cancel their appointments at short notice the following policy applies:

Cancellations made within 24 hours notice of your appointment does not allow enough time to offer your slot to new clients. I hope you can appreciate that this means the full cost of the session is incurred.

If you are having therapy paid for by your health insurer, you will be personally responsible for paying any unattended appointments or appointments cancelled within 24 hours.

Emergency support

Therapy is not recommended during a mental health crisis. Stabilisation is what is required during these times; therefore I am unfortunately unable to provide emergency support. If you or someone you know is in need of urgent mental health support, please contact your/their GP, alternatively you can contact NHS 111 or Samaritans for free on 116 123. If the risk of harming yourself or others is immediate, please contact 999 or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency Department as soon as possible, where you will be seen for an assessment of your mental health needs.