Ethical Guidelines & Session Fees
On this page, we set out our working structure and Ethical Guidelines and how we can help you to help yourself.
For new clients considering Counselling, Psychotherapy, or Supervision, a free 30-minute one-to-one consultation is offered. We believe that an initial meeting is an important first step before entering into any therapeutic relationship.
If you choose to start therapy or supervision with one of my colleagues or me, you will be provided with two forms to take away. These are our ‘Confidential Client Intake Form’ and ‘Working Contract’ for administrative purposes. You will be asked to read, complete, sign where needed, and bring them to your first session.
Confidentiality
Any information you share is confidential, and limits around this will be discussed during your consultation and intake session. If you believe your personal information has not been handled correctly, please email info@thewaveclinic.co.uk
For your peace of mind, The Wave Clinic is fully GDPR-compliant and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), in accordance with its ethical code and confidentiality standards. You can see full details in our Privacy Policy.
Regulation
The Wave Clinic psychotherapists are ethically regulated by the UKCP, UKATA, and the NCPS and hold governing body memberships with these bodies.
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.
We offer online sessions.
Pricing
Session fees.
- Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy sessions (50 minutes) – £65.00.
- Couples Therapy (70 minutes) – £105.00.
- Supervision – (55 minutes) – £65.00.
- 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).
- Low-Cost Therapy (50 minutes) – £25.00
A limited number of low-cost therapy appointments are available with our resident psychotherapist-in-training, working within a supervised clinical placement.
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.
All therapists take regular breaks throughout the year, and you will be given plenty of notice.
Payment
Cash is accepted; however, Bank Transfer is preferable.