Making an Appointment and Our Fees
I know how hard it is just to get this far, but this is the first step in your journey.
You are not alone I will be with you every step of the way in a safe, supportive and totally confidential environment to which I am ethically bound. The focus throughout is on what you feel, what you think, and what you decide.
Please take that first step to take you to a better place.
Availability
Daytime and evening appointments between 10:00 and 20:00 on weekdays and limited appointments at weekends.
Ideally, we should meet on the same day each week.
Face to Face sessions are 50 Minutes.
Online Therapy sessions are 60 minutes - via Skype, Zoom, Facetime and Microsoft Teams this will be discussed on an individual basis following your initial face-to-face consultation.
I do offer open-ended counselling if you feel it is necessary. This allows you to take it as far as you choose at your pace, I will be by your side for as long as you feel you need me.
An initial 6 sessions are recommended, with a review at the 6th session to see if you are happy with how things are progressing.
Fee Structure - Private
Sessions are 50 minutes long (unless otherwise indicated) and charged at:
· Individual Counselling £60
· Online or Telephone counselling (60 min) £60
· Children/Young People (fees to be discussed)
Couples Counselling (fees to be discussed)
Payments can be made prior to sessions via BACS, via card or in cash and in some instances by phone (Apple Pay etc.). A receipt can be provided.
Any personal data will be held in accordance with the requirements of GDPR 2018 and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).
Missed Sessions and Cancellations
Ideally, I require at least 48 hours notice of cancellation of a session. Notice received within less than 48 hours will incur a full charge of the agreed fee.
Should I need to cancel any of our appointments, I will try to give at least 24 hours notice unless it is a personal emergency or personal sickness.
Holidays
Ideally, I would like 2 weeks’ notice of any planned holidays you have arranged if we have a designated time slot each week. I will provide as much notice as possible of holidays to ensure as little disruption to your therapy as possible.
Business, Charity, Student or Health Services Fees
These may be subject to alternative rates, please call or email to discuss.
