Currently I am offering telephone sessions and online therapy only. These are just as effective as face-to-face sessions. If you have any queries about working online or by telephone, please contact me and we can discuss how remote therapy works.
How Does Online or Telephone Therapy Work?
I offer online therapy using the free-to-use meeting platform Zoom. All you need is access to the internet and a device to connect with (such as a computer or a smart phone). We can also have sessions over the telephone, if you prefer.
Online or telephone therapy can be a very good way to access psychological therapy. It is particularly useful if you:
- Live far away from your chosen therapist.
- Are very busy and don’t have time to travel to and from a therapy appointment.
- Find it difficult to leave the house or prefer to stay at home.
I can also work with international clients so please let me know if you would like a session and live outside of the UK.
If you are interested in booking an online session with me, please use the contact me form to get in touch.
What Happens in a Psychology Appointment?
Appointments last for 50 minutes. The first appointment is called a psychological assessment appointment. I will go through some standard questions and let you know about issues such as confidentiality and data protection. Then I will ask you to tell me what has been happening for you. At the end of the appointment we can decide together whether psychological therapy will be helpful for you and the kinds of approaches we might think about using together.
Clinical psychologists are trained in a variety of different therapies. In practice, this means that we can choose a therapeutic approach to suit you and the difficulties you are experiencing, rather than taking a “one size fits all” approach. We can try a variety of different approaches to see which ones you find the most helpful.
Therapy is a collaborative process. We will work together to try to create the best outcome for you. Although I have expertise in psychological therapy, you have the expertise about your life. Together we can explore and try different techniques to help you to find the life that you want.
How Long Does Therapy Last?
The length of therapy varies from person to person. Some people feel better very quickly and only need a few sessions. Other prefer a long approach where they can work on a range of issues over time. For most people, I would suggest planning for around 10 sessions of input.
I tend to meet people on a fortnightly basis, as it allows time to let the work of the session sink in and to try any new approaches we have discussed in the sessions.
How Much Does Therapy Cost?
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so that we can both work out whether my therapy would be a good fit for you.
Sessions cost £110 for a 50 minute session. Clinical psychology sessions tend to be more expensive than counselling or psychotherapy. This is because clinical psychologists have a longer training (3 year undergraduate degree plus 3 year postgraduate degree to a doctoral level). We are also trained in a range of different psychological approaches. In practice this means that we can choose from a range of different techniques to suit you and the issue that you are bringing to therapy. In this way we hope to offer a bespoke therapeutic approach. We also aim to work quickly to reduce distress and enhance well-being, so that it may be possible to improve in fewer sessions.
I have some limited availability for reduced fee sessions for people who are currently unable to work. Please contact me and let me know if you would like to know more about this.
I am registered with all of the main insurance companies, including Axa, Bupa and Vitality.
How Do I Book an Appointment?
Please use the contact me form to ask any specific questions you have or to enquire about booking an appointment