Fees and FAQs

Do you offer an initial free session?

I offer a free initial conversation which can be on the phone or online. A time needs to be booked for that session. It’s not a therapeutic session but it will allow you to get a sense of who I am and how I work and we’ll get a sense of whether we can work well together. You can take some time after the call to figure out if it feels like a match. If you are looking for couples therapy, then you should both be on this initial call.

Do you only offer in person sessions?

I work with individuals in person and online. I work with couples in person only as the dynamic between couples is harder to feel online. My insurance covers UK, online and in-person sessions. Many people find that online work is comfortable for them but it’s important to have a private space where you know you will be free to talk openly and won’t be interrupted or overheard. There are some aspects of therapeutic work that are harder to capture online and it is possible to have a hybrid of some online and some in person sessions.

What are your fees?

Fees for psychological therapy, coaching and hypnotherapy are £60 per 60 minute session for individuals. Couples work is £90 for a 90 minute session.  We always start with weekly sessions but in later stages it can be appropriate to shift to fortnightly or even monthly sessions. Fees are payable in advance by BACS. If a session is cancelled with more than 24 hours notice then the fee is waived, but sessions cancelled within the 24 hour period are charged in full. Some concession rates are available.

How many sessions will I need?

This varies significantly from person to person. In the initial session we will look at what you would like to achieve from therapy and anything you feel is getting in the way. After the first session we can consider and agree how many sessions you might find useful. Some straightforward issues can be addressed quite quickly. Many issues will need 6-12 sessions, and some people want to explore longer term therapy that continues for over a year.

Is it confidential?

Ensuring confidentiality is essential for you to feel confident about exploring issues safely. There are very few reasons why I would ever need to speak to someone else, usually to keep you safe, and I would always aim to talk to you about that before speaking to anyone else about you. You can read about how I manage data privacy here, the circumstances where it might be necessary to break confidentiality, how I hold information about you, when it is destroyed. When working online, it is important that you ensure confidentiality at your end too and I would talk to you about that at the initial session to ensure that you are able to be secure and comfortable in therapy.