Common Queries
Have a question you’d like to ask? I’m committed to giving patients the best care and experience I can. There’s no such thing as a bad question when it comes to mental health. Check out the answers to the FAQs below, and please get in touch if your question isn't answered.
What are your fees for therapy?
Standard fee is £120 per session for individuals and £160 per session for couples.
I am registered with the following insurers should you wish to fund your therapy via Private Medical Insurance:
Axa, Aviva and Vitality
I facilitate a weekly Mens Online Psychotherapy Group, sessions can be booked in blocks of 12 for £400
Do you offer low cost or sliding scale rates? How do I access treatment if I have limited finances?
For those seeking low cost therapy I can offer a referral to senior trainees who receive regular external clinical supervision and are managed by myself and their training institute.
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I offer a small number of low cost places on a sliding scale starting at £70 per session. However, these are often in great demand and fully booked. I currently have a waitlist of 2-3 months for low cost one to one appointments.
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There are so many different therapies and governing bodies, how do I choose the right therapist for me?
The therapeutic field is complex and can be confusing to understand. Some professions in mental health are legally protected terms like Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist. However, anyone in the UK, with or without training, can advertise themselves as a Counsellor or Psychotherapist, whist this wouldn't be illegal it would be unethical.
As the titles Psychotherapist, Therapist and Counsellor are not legally protected or regulated, it is important for anyone looking for support to check their therapist's credentials. The therapist should be a member of a governing body, with a clear complaints process, be transparent about their level of training and the type of therapy they provide. The UK talk therapy governing bodies are part of the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) voluntary registration programme, details of PSA accredited registers can be found here:
www.professionalstandards.org.uk/accredited-registers
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I have a MA in Psychotherapy and additional clinical training in Addiction Therapy, CBT, DBT, Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and Trauma. I am Registered with UKCP and accredited with COSRT.
Many qualified and regulated therapists may advertise that they provide specialist therapy. If you are looking for help with very specific symptoms or problems, it may also be useful to check if the therapist you choose has received full additional training (not just short workshops or self study courses). Also ask how much clinical experience they have working in the specialist area you need support with.
How do I book appointments with you?
Ge in touch via email or call. If I am unable to answer immediately I will reply within 24 hours.