Sessions
After initial telephone or email contact we will be able to arrange an initial session in order to meet and find out if this is right for you and how it might be able to help.
The initial session is an opportunity for us to explore what has brought you to therapy and what your aims and expectations might be. It’s a chance to begin to identify issues that you wish to work on and to explore relevant background information. This will enable us to start developing a shared understanding of the difficulties, which will guide us in shaping a way forward.
Sessions tend to be weekly and last for one hour. The duration of therapy can be negotiated as we move forward, shorter term therapy (e.g. CBT) can be helpful for specific issues and may take between 6-12 sessions, longer-term therapy tends to be required for more enduring difficulties.
My Fees
Sessions are £60 payable by cash or cheque at the end of each session. Cancellations will be charged at the full rate unless 24 hours notice is given.
Confidentiality
All Chartered Psychologists are bound by the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the British Psychological Society. This means that confidentiality is crucial. We can talk more about confidentiality during our first session.
All psychologists receive regular supervision from a trained supervisor to ensure that they work ethically, safely and effectively. Supervisors follow the same Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Location
I am based in Mind Garden Therapy in Reading which is within easy reach of Slough, Windsor, Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham, Newbury and Basingstoke. The rooms are contained within a comfortable, safe and confidential environment with good access to parking.
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