Initial Consultation
After your complimentary 20 minute consultation we will go on to meet for an initial consultation so we can think together about what it is that brings you to therapy in more detail. Sometimes it may be necessary to meet for further discussions so we can get to know each other and consider whether Psychotherapy is right for you. We can consider other possibilities if we decide that it isn't suitable for you at this time. I allow 50 minutes for the initial consultation, and I charge the same as my session fee.
Fees
My standard fee is £80.00 for a 50 minute session. I do hold some spaces for lower incomes, but there may be some wait for availability.
Invoices are issued on the last day of the month to be paid via bank transfer and I expect payment within 7 working days. (Fees will be reviewed annually, every April).
Time & Frequency of Sessions
To enable a strong therapeutic relationship to develop, consistency and continuity are very important. We would aim to meet at the same time for 50 minutes, at a minimum frequency of once a week.
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It can often be helpful to increase the frequency of your weekly sessions which allows more time and a deeper exploration to take place. I tend to work on a long term, open ended basis. However, I am also able to offer shorter term therapy at a length we can decide together. I can also offer psychodynamic counselling sessions of a minimum of 12 or more sessions.
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Missed, cancelled, and rescheduled sessions
The session time and consulting room is held exclusively for you each week, and for this reason, the therapy fee is chargeable each week.. In the event that you are unable to attend your session, and or request an alternative time, I will endeavour to re-arrange where possible, in the same week of the missed session and will always offer to hold your session online in the event you are unable to make your session face to face. When this is not possible, the full fee will be charged. As a rule, I charge for all missed sessions including illness. There may sometimes be exceptions to this rule which can be thought about.
Sessions cancelled by me for whatever reason will not be charged.
In the event that you are unable to attend your session please let me know with 48 hours notice.
Breaks From Therapy
I will inform you of my planned forthcoming breaks well in advance with at least 1 month's notice. Most clients choose to take their breaks at the same time. However, I will afford my clients 2 weeks break per year, the first of which can be taken after having been in therapy for 3 months and second after 6 months. It is up to you when you would like to take them and would expect a minimum of 1 months’ notice.
Code of Ethics
As a full and accredited member of the BPC, I operate according to values set out in their Code of Ethics.