My Practice
My practice
My practice
I offer an integrative approach, which means drawing from a varied 'tool bag' of therapy models. The models include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), transactional analysis (TA), psychodynamic, existential and humanistic/person-centered approaches. I also use hypnosis, which means I can offer the type of therapy or combination of therapies, which is most appropriate for the particular needs of each client.
I work face to face on a short and/or long term basis. The length of therapy can be decided together and if needed be reviewed throughout therapy.
My practice is confidential and non-judgemental regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, race or religion.
The first session
Studies show that the relationship with the therapist is the single most important factor for successful therapy. It is important to feel safe and comfortable in order to be able to trust and confide problems. Only then, will benefits be apparent.
Your first session will be different from future visits. The initial visit is where together we, develop a shared understanding of your difficulties, identify how these problems affect your thoughts, behaviours, feelings and daily functioning, identify goals and agree a treatment plan. The first session is also about getting to know each other (establishing a rapport) and a better understanding of where to proceed. Future visits will be more therapeutic in nature.
Keep in mind that psychotherapy is a long-term process, so don't expect any instant solutions to your problems the first day. Therapy is about equipping you with life-long solutions rather than a 'quick fix'.
Including the initial session, all sessions last for 60 minutes. Sessions can be arranged for weekly, fortnightly and monthly, however, this will very much depend on your specific needs and will be discussed and agreed at the first session.
Fees
The fee for the initial session is £60. Thereafter, fees are according to session location, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex or Harley Street, London. Please contact me for more details.
Cancellation policy
To assist me in running an effective and fair service to all clients, it will be necessary to charge full fee for appointments missed or cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, except in the cases of planned breaks or exceptional circumstances.