Frequently asked questions

What is the process of starting therapy?

I offer a free consultation telephone session within which you can briefly describe your difficulties and we can decide together if CBT sounds like the most suitable therapy for you . If you decide that you do want to pursue therapy with me we will arrange an initial assessment session.

What happens in sessions?

I offer prospective clients an initial assessment session. This provides us with an opportunity to consider whether we proceed with regular CBT sessions. It is just as important that you feel comfortable with your therapist as it is he or she feels able to work with you.

At the end of the first session we would arrange to meet for an approximate agreed number of sessions. There is no obligation to attend all the sessions arranged and you are free to terminate your appointments at any time. A review session takes place at the end of the agreed number of sessions where we jointly assess progress and what further action, if any, may be needed.

If we decide not to work together I try to provide you with details of alternative practitioners or agencies. Sessions generally last for 50 minutes and if you are late arriving we will still need to finish at the same time so as not to delay the next client.

How many sessions will I need?

Typically we would expect treatment to last for between 6 and 20 sessions.

This however varies on a case to case basis. I offer prospective clients an initial assessment session and at the end of this session we would arrange to meet for an approximate agreed number of sessions.

You can review the process at any time if you feel progress is not being made.

Hours/ Days of work

Face to face Therapy Tuesday-Thursday

14:00 - 20:00

On Line Therapy available Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes I offer online and other remote therapy sessions. Sometimes this can be offered as a compliment to face to face Therapy or as a course of treatment itself.

Research has shown that Remote Therapy can be as effective as traditional face to face Therapy  but allows for more flexibility and convenience.

Find out more about Online sessions.

What about confidentiality?

I maintain strict standards of confidentiality and your data is kept securely in accordance with GDPR guidelines. Please see Privacy policy.

Cancellation Policy

A full 48 hours notice is required for cancelled appointments, otherwise the full fee is payable.

Fees and Insurance

Sessions last for 50 minutes and payment is requested at the end of each session.  I may sometimes offer a longer session if needed for exposure therapy or perhaps to involve parents or carers in part of the session.

I accept both cash and bank transfer payments.

I am registered with most major insurance companies inc: Axa PPP, Norwich Union, Aviva, PruHealth, WPA