consultations

Fees

All therapy and supervision sessions are currently charged at £100 and are reviewed annually. Payments are made at the end of each session. 48 hours cancellation notice is required. 

Initial consultation

Studies show that the relationship with the therapist is the single most important factor for successful therapy. It is therefore important for you to feel safe and comfortable in order to be able to trust and confide in me. The initial consultation is an opportunity for you to tell me about what brings you to therapy and what your hopes and expectations are. It is also an opportunity to meet and consider together if therapy would be helpful and if it is something you would like to do.

All sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at the same rate. Attending an initial consultation does not commit you to ongoing therapy. Many people are unsure about starting therapy, and an initial appointment can help with making that decision. It will be your choice whether to book another appointment or to take some time to consider whether I am the right therapist for you. 

Confidentiality

I understand you may be concerned to know whether what you speak about in therapy will remain confidential. From the first contact, any information and details a client gives me is treated with the utmost confidentiality.  On occasion, information may be shared (minus any identifying information) in the context of peer supervision. There are some limitation to confidentiality, which may have to be broken if:

  • Serious injury or harm may occur to you or someone else

  • Child abuse has been disclosed

  • A miscarriage of justice will occur

  • Information is disclosed about an act of terrorism; or

  • I am summoned by a court of law

 Where possible, I will always inform you first and discuss it with you if confidentiality is going to be broken. During the initial consultation, issues of confidentiality are discussed, agreed and any questions answered.

Insurance

Insurance companies that cover me include:

  • Pru Health

  • AXA PPP Healthcare

  • Cigna HealthCare

  • Simplyhealth

  • Aviva