Frequently Asked Questions
How long are sessions and how much do they cost?
Individual sessions typically last for 50 minutes. The frequency of sessions is usually weekly or fortnightly. It may be that we consider monthly maintenance sessions towards the end of your therapy, which we will discuss together.
Individual therapy sessions are charged at £90 per 50 minute session.
Individual clinical supervision sessions are for 60 minutes and are charged at £70. Please contact me to discuss group supervision rates.
How many sessions will I (or my child) need?
Therapy is entirely bespoke. Some people find that 10 to 12 sessions of focused support are enough to reach a specific goal, while others prefer longer-term support. Certain presentations (such as depression, OCD and trauma work) often require upwards of 16 sessions.
The first step is for us to meet for an initial consultation. During this session, we will discuss the next steps. We will also review our progress regularly to ensure the work remains helpful and relevant to you.
What happens in the first session?
The initial consultation is a chance for us to meet and see if we "click." We’ll discuss what’s brought you to therapy and what you’d like support with.
I conduct biopsychosocial assessments and so may ask questions about different areas of your life, including your childhood, your home life, friendships and relationships, school or work, physical health and any diagnoses. I will also ask about your functioning - how your difficulties impact you day to day - and about your safety, and the safety of others around you.
You do not need to prepare anything beforehand, but some people find that writing a list of the things they would like to tell me is helpful.
Is therapy confidential?
Absolutely. I am bound by the BABCP Code of Conduct and adhere to strict levels of confidentiality.
The only time I would ever need to break this is if I am concerned about a serious risk of harm to you or someone else. For young people, I explain that their sessions are private, but that we may decide to provide parents with general updates on progress to keep the family supported.