Frequently asked questions

Together we make an agreement to keep a certain time, or series of times, free for you at regular intervals. This is normally once or more in every week, except for weeks when the therapist is on holiday or there is an emergency such as the therapist becoming ill. Some clients prefer to make a contract for a certain length of time, to be reviewed at regular intervals.

It is standard professional practice to charge clients for missed sessions including the client’s holidays if the client cannot attend when the therapist is working. Therapists are expected to give clients reasonable notice.

A month’s notice of the ending of therapy is usually expected on both sides.

There is no set time frame. Each client comes to therapy in a unique personal circumstance and leaves the process when an individual form of successful outcome is achieved. Clients have a wide variety of goals; as they go through the process these goals can sometimes change, leading to the continuation of therapy for longer than originally expected, or an increase in frequency of sessions.

Psychodynamic therapy is useful for a range of problems. These may be problems of behaviour, such as eating disorders or drug/alcohol abuse, but may also include problems with feelings such as anxiety, excessive anger and low self-esteem. They may also involve problems from the past, such as abuse in childhood or the early loss of a parent or other family member.

I am bound by the Professional Code of Ethics of the British Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (BACP) to protect confidentiality and boundaries to ensure safety for both myself as therapist, and you as client.  As part of my practice I have ongoing supervision in which clinical work is discussed and continue engage in continual professional development with regular attendance at professional seminars and workshops.

Conversations between therapist and client are held in full confidentiality – the only time in which this confidentiality may be compromised is in the case of risk. If I deem there to be any risk to the safety of  my client or any other person, I may need to disclose some information to other professional parties at this point.  I will make every effort to support the client to disclose such issues to the appropriate professional themselves. Should this not be possible, I will inform the client if any disclosure of information is made to another professional for any reason.

Only if it is what you want.  This really depends on what feels safe and important for you. 

Session fees start at 120.00 pounds for a 50-minute session. If you are based in Spain, please enquire as this will change slightly due to Spanish IVA requirements. 

Invoices are sent out monthly paid paid by bank transfer. 

Recognised provider with the following health insurance companies: AXA, BUPA, Vitality, WPA, AVIVA.