FAQ / Fees

The types of treatments I offer are called talking therapies. Talking therapy involves working with a trained psychological professional to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to improve the difficulties you are struggling with. 

Therapy appointments are 50 minutes and I will always aim to ensure that your sessions are a safe, supportive and comfortable experience where we can collaboratively work through the challenges you are facing. 

An initial consultation lasts for 50 minutes and is an opportunity to explore what has brought you to therapy, any relevant life events and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. It is also a chance for you to ask questions and get a feel for how I work. 

At the end of the session I will explain what therapy is likely to involve and share a personalised treatment plan. You will then be free to decide if you wish to continue.

The length of therapy can be difficult to predict as it can depend on the challenges you are facing, your goals for treatment and your individual needs. The treatments I offer can be provided on a short-term or long-term basis and we will review progress regularly so that therapy can be adjusted if needed. I am very happy to work within a timeframe that you provide or within a fixed number of sessions. 

Therapy sessions are typically held once a week, on the same day and at the same time. This consistency helps create a stable, dedicated space for our therapeutic work.

In some cases, I offer bi-weekly and bi-monthly sessions for clients who are approaching the end of therapy to support a gradual transition. 

Confidentiality is a fundamental part of our professional relationship and the information you share with me will be treated with the utmost respect and discretion. However, there are exceptional circumstances in which I have a professional and ethical obligation to extend boundaries of confidentiality. 

These circumstances include but are not limited to if there is a significant risk that you may harm yourself or others or if I have concerns about your physical health and wellbeing.

Yes – while all three-support mental health they differ in their training and how they work:

Clinical and counselling psychologists are trained to provide a number of different evidence-based talking therapies to assess and treat a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Clinical and Counselling Psychologists complete around six years of training (three years of undergraduate and at least three years of postgraduate study) often involving clinical based experience. 

Psychiatrists are medical professionals who have chosen to specialise in mental health. They provide diagnoses for mental health conditions and the prescription of medication. Only a small proportion of psychiatrists have undergone formal training in talking therapies. 

Psychotherapists/ Therapists are mental health professionals who most often have chosen to specialise in one type of therapy (for example, psychoanalytic psychotherapy) but this is not always the case. Psychotherapy training is usually completed over two – four years. 

Evidence based treatment refers to psychological therapies that have been scientifically tested and shown to be effective for a specific mental health difficulty. These treatments are grounded in research, clinical expertise and client preferences.

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) provides more information on evidence-based therapies including disorder specific recommendations and guidelines.

I accept both self-referrals and referrals from healthcare professionals including, General Practitioners (GPs), Psychiatrists and healthcare insurers.

I am recognised as a specialist provider of psychology therapy by most major health insurance providers. Access to psychological therapy including the number of sessions covered, will depend on the specific terms of your individual policy. I recommend contacting your insurer directly to confirm your eligibility, referral requirements, and any applicable authorisation procedures prior to starting therapy.