Ethical Guidelines & Session Fees
On this page, I set out my working structure and Ethical Guidelines and how I can help you to help yourself.
For new clients considering Counselling, Psychotherapy, or Supervision, I offer a free 30-minute one-to-one consultation. I believe it is important that we meet before we start working together in any form of therapeutic relationship.
If you choose to start therapy or supervision with me, I will provide you with two forms to take away. These are my ‘Confidential Client Intake Form’ and the ‘Working Contract’ for administration. I will ask you to read, complete, sign where needed, and bring them to your first session.
Confidentiality
Any information you share with me is confidential and limits around this will be discussed during your consultation and intake session.
For your peace of mind, I am fully GDPR compliant. I am also registered with the Independent Commissioners Office (ICO), following their ethical code of regulation and confidentiality. You can see full details in our Privacy Policy.
Regulation
I am ethically regulated by and hold governing body memberships with the UKCP, UKATA, and the NCPS.
Sessions
The length of the therapy contract and the number of sessions will depend on your individual needs, and we will review and negotiate this together.
I am able to offer Zoom and FaceTime sessions.
Pricing
Session fees.
- Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy sessions (50 minutes) – £60.00.
- Couples Therapy (70 minutes) – £105.00.
- Supervision – reduced rate whilst training is £20.00, increasing to £60.00 per hour following qualification.
- Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy session combined (70 minutes) £105.00 (offered for existing clients when appropriate).
- Single-session therapy (70 minutes) – £105.00 (ideal for clients wanting to focus on one particular issue).
Cancellation
Period of cancellation for individual or couples sessions is 8 days.
Period of cancellation for double sessions is 14 days. Whilst I will endeavour to accommodate an alternative time, this is not always possible. Therefore, a full session charge will be required.
If you give me greater than 8 or 14 days notice, there is no charge.
Should you consistently cancel sessions, this will be considered a break in our therapeutic contract and your session space will be offered to another client.
Notice period & ending therapy
Our work typically concludes with a mutually agreed notice period. It is therefore therapeutically beneficial to consider what the ending process might look like, providing as much notice as possible of your intention to conclude therapy. One consideration is that the longer you have been in therapy, the longer your notice period tends to be. This allows for sufficient preparation for your therapeutic termination.
The purpose of this is to allow time to address any unresolved issues and to finish working in a safe and healthy manner.
Appointment availability
Appointments are offered subject to availability.
I take regular breaks throughout the year, which I will give you plenty of notice of.
Payment
I do accept cash, however Bank Transfer is preferable.