Frequently asked questions

Therapy Terms & Conditions

If you get in touch and I have current or upcoming availability, we will arrange a 20-minute telephone consultation initially to discuss your concerns and decide on whether I’m the best person suited to your needs. This consultation is free. If you decide to go ahead with an assessment you will receive a copy of the therapy contract before your first appointment so that you are aware of all terms and conditions including cancellation policies, fees and payment options.

Health Insurance Cover

I accept referrals from the major health insurance companies including Bupa, Aviva, Vitality Health and AXA.

Number of Assessment Sessions 

A full assessment usually takes longer than one session. This will include understanding your present difficulties, coping strategies, life history, questionnaire data, goals for therapy, and discussion of the best therapy model. It will also offer an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Number of Therapy Sessions Required

This depends on a number of different factors including:

• the duration, severity, and number of your difficulties you want help with, and how long you have had these difficulties
• your coping efforts to-date (what you’ve tried and the impact of this)
• your efforts both within and outside our therapy sessions (for example turning up regularly for therapy, trying out new techniques outside sessions).
• external factors including social support and general stability in your life

Session Length

All sessions last 50 minutes.

Venue 

Currently all sessions are provided online with Zoom videoconferencing platform.