Simon Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question not covered below, you’re welcome to get in touch. Enquiries are handled confidentially and responded to promptly.
What are your fees for therapy?
Individual therapy sessions are £120.
Couples sessions are £160.
I am registered with Axa, Aviva, and Vitality for clients wishing to fund sessions through private medical insurance.
Details regarding payment and cancellations are provided as part of the initial agreement.
Do you offer low cost or sliding scale rates? How do I access treatment if I have limited finances?
I offer a small number of reduced-fee places on a sliding scale, starting at £70 per session. These are limited and often fully allocated, with a typical waiting period. Where appropriate, I can also refer to senior trainees who are in advanced stages of training, receive regular supervision, and are supported within recognised training institutes.
There are so many different therapies and governing bodies, how do I choose the right therapist for me?
The therapeutic field can be complex, and it is important to ensure that any therapist you work with is appropriately trained and professionally registered. In the UK, titles such as “psychotherapist” and “counsellor” are not legally protected, so it is advisable to check that your therapist is a member of a recognised professional body, works within an ethical framework, and is transparent about their training and experience.
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I am a registered member of the UKCP and accredited by COSRT. My training includes psychotherapy, addiction therapy, CBT, DBT, psychosexual and relationship therapy, and trauma-informed practice, alongside extensive additional specialist training.
How often do I need to attend therapy?
Sessions are typically held on a weekly basis, at the same time and day each week. This regularity supports continuity, depth of work, and the development of a consistent therapeutic space. In some cases, particularly in relationship therapy, fortnightly sessions may be appropriate, allowing time to reflect on and work with material between sessions.
While some clients may enquire about less frequent or ad-hoc sessions, I rarely offer this approach, as it can limit the continuity and containment required for effective therapeutic work. The frequency of sessions is always considered in relation to the reason for therapy, the nature and severity of any difficulties, and the overall therapeutic process. Where necessary, this may be reviewed and adapted over time.
How many therapy sessions will I need?
The length of therapy varies depending on your needs, the nature of the difficulties you are bringing, and your goals for the work. For in-depth psychotherapy, the work is typically open-ended and may be longer term, allowing space to explore patterns, relationships, and underlying processes over time.
I also offer shorter-term, focused approaches for specific presentations. For example, psychosexual therapy or CBT-based work targeting a particular difficulty may be structured as a time-limited programme, often over 10–12 sessions.
The expected duration and approach will be discussed and agreed following an initial assessment, and reviewed as the work progresses.
Do you offer specialist therapy
Yes. In addition to general psychotherapy, I have undertaken extensive specialist training in areas including psychosexual therapy, relationship therapy, group work, and addiction.
Specialist work often requires additional training beyond core psychotherapy qualifications. Where relevant, I am happy to discuss my experience and approach in more detail to ensure the work is appropriate to your needs.