Sessions & Fees

There can be confusion about the difference between counselling and psychotherapy and, understandably, they are often seen as being interchangeable.  However, essentially, counselling focuses on a specific issue within a discrete, pre-agreed timeframe. Psychotherapy is a longer process which facilitates exploration and resolution of more complex or embedded problems and patterns of behaving.

In therapeutic work, it is usual to meet weekly for one therapeutic hour (50 mins) and for  sessions to take place at the same time each week. Whilst this structure tends to suit most people, my practice is to shape the therapy to meet each person’s needs and preferences.  Therefore, at times, it might be more beneficial for the client to reduce to fortnightly sessions after a period of weekly therapy, to meet more frequently than once weekly or to meet for sessions that last longer than 50 minutes.

I also provide intensive EMDR, which is an evidenced approach to processing and resolving specific issues / problems within a short time frame. Suitability for EMDR Intensive Programmes would be determined together in an initial assessent session.

The therapy objectives, structure and process are reviewed together on an ongoing basis, always focusing on the client’s personal situation.

Initial consultation call:	Free of charge
Psychotherapy/EMDR session:	£150 – £162 (incl VAT) depending whether the session is online or in person in Eaton Gate, London SW1
Psychotherapy/EMDR session:	£230 (incl VAT) extended to 90 minutes
EMDR Intensive Programmes:	From one half day to two full days, with pre- and post-programme consultations. Please enquire: an initial assessment is required to determine suitability of this approach.
Family Session:	£250 (Incl VAT) per 90 minutes
Group psychotherapy and Workshops:	Fee is dependent on requirements. Please contact me to discuss further.

Sessions are 50 minutes unless otherwise stated.

I am registered with Aviva, AXA/PPP, Vitality Health and WPA. Please contact your insurance provider direct to check that they will (1) fund your psychotherapy and (2) reimburse you for therapy sessions for which you have paid. I do not liaise direct with insurance providers and I will provide a receipted invoice for you to submit to your insurer.

In order for me to hold a weekly session for you, the fee is payable for sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice.