Your first session is a consultation and this is charged at my regular fee. Your sessions will last approximately an hour although you are obviously free to leave at any time. Your first session is a time when we can get to know each other and decide whether we can work together. There is no obligation to book further sessions and you will be free to go away and think things over before committing yourself to further sessions.

Sessions are charged at 40 pounds per hour. Payment is usually made at the beginning of each session and there is no obligation to make a 'block booking' of several sessions, although I appreciate commitment to attend booked appointments. I do accept cheques although due to increasing bank charges, cash payments are easier to deal with.

If your therapy lasts longer than 20 sessions the fee will reduce to £30 per hour for the duration of your therapy. This is to reflect your longer-term commitment and investment in therapy, should you it feel necessary. Many people are increasingly 'in therapy' for indefinite periods of time as they find it a useful 'tool' in living their lives more effectively and often find that it can be a 'grounding' experience in what can sometime be a hectivc world. However, short-term therapy can be just as useful.

For people experiencing financial difficulties, I offer a 30 pound per hour session and this is usually for a daytime appointment (the days vary, so please enquire as to availability for these appointments either on contact or your first appointment).

I do not charge for sessions cancelled with 48 hours notice. However, if cancellation is less than this, the full fee will be payable at your next session.

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