Availability, fees and terms
Availability
My online sessions are on Wednesdays and in-person sessions are on Thursdays.
Confidentiality
I follow the UKCP Code of Ethics. Sessions are completely confidential except under three circumstances. 1) If I believe you are at risk of harming yourself or others, I may need to break confidentiality in order to prevent harm. This would only happen in extreme circumstances and I'd try to discuss it first with you before taking any action. 2) It's standard practice for all psychotherapists to discuss their work with a clinical supervisor, from time to time, this helps me to work as well as I can with you (my supervision meetings are bound by the same code of ethics and confidentiality as I am). 3) If required by a court of law to give evidence (e.g., in criminal proceedings).
Weekly appointments
If you decide to continue with therapy after the initial session (see What is Counselling/Psychotherapy?) then sessions are arranged weekly at the same regular time and day. We can either meet for a limited number of sessions (e.g. 6-10) or longer term - the decision is up to you. For the best outcome for yourself it's important to committ to attending your session every week.
Accessibility :
My therapy room is on the second floor (31 steps), unfortunately there is no lift so it is not wheelchair accessible.
Fees
Fees are £80 per session (50 Minutes). Payment is by bank transfer on the day of your session.
I hold a few lower fee spaces (daytime online sessions) for those on low incomes - if this applies to you then please ask about availablity of these spaces when you first contact me.
Private Health Insurance and Employment assistance schemes
I'm an approved provider of psychotherapy and counselling for:
AXA
AVIVA
Cigna
Vitality
If you're registered with one of these health insurers and your cover includes counselling/psychotherapy then I can invoice them for your sessions. Please bring your Health provider membership number and authorisation code to your first session. Let me know if your health insurance covers the full session fee or you will be paying a contribution towards this directly to me (membership contribution).
Please note health insurance (AXA, EAP etc) does not cover cancellation fees. You will be liable to pay these yourself, directly to me.
Employment assistance schemes (EAP) and Employer Wellbeing funds
Do check with your employer if this scheme is available in your workplace as it may cover the cost of your therapy sessions. Some employers have a Wellbeing fund which will reimburse employees for a limited number of therapy sessions, this also may be worth checking with your employer.
Cancellation policy
If given less than 48 hours' notice of cancelling a session then the full fee for the missed session is charged.
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Holborn, Central London
UKCP Psychotherapist in Holborn, Central London
