initial AppointmentS
I offer initial appointments for an hour to an hour and a half. These first meetings are a place to explore what you are looking for and to get a sense of whether there could be a good ‘fit’ between us. It’s an opportunity for you to get a feel for the kind of therapist I am and how I work, and to ask any questions. We can discuss the practicalities of times, payment and so on in a way which hopefully meets both of our needs. These meetings are exploratory and do not entail an ongoing commitment on either side. We may also feel that a second or further exploratory meetings would be a good idea before deciding on a course of action.
ONGOING INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
It may be decided that a period of open-ended therapy could be helpful. This entails booking a regular once weekly 50 minute appointment, or for some people, more than once per week meetings. The length of time that people stay in therapy varies - for some a year of so of therapeutic work suits, whilst others may settle into significantly longer term work. A person ends their therapy when they feel ready to do so, and whilst there is no notice period required as such, it makes sense to have an ending planned well in advance to make the most of the experience.
SHORT TERM THERAPY
In certain instances a period of short term therapy work for 3 or 6 months may be decided on with an end date agreed at the beginning. The therapeutic work would be more specific, focussing on a core underlying issue .
SUPERVISION
I am able to offer therapy for those requiring a training therapist, or supervision of their clinical work.
FEES
Initial Meeting - £80
Ongoing Therapy - £80
Supervision - £80
I am committed to making therapy available to those in need and can offer some spaces on a sliding scale of costs depending on a person’s income and circumstances.