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Session Fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All sessions are 50-minutes in length. Individual therapy sessions are \u00a3100.00 per session while couples therapy sessions are \u00a3120 which is payable on the day of the appointment. Supervision sessions are \u00a3100 per session. Fees will be reviewed annually. Payments can be made by BACS transfer or card.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancellation<\/strong> Policy<\/strong> &<\/strong> Missed<\/strong> Appointments<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I need 48-hours\u2019 cancellation notice. If you cancel a session, with less than 48 hours notice, you will need to pay the full fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not attend your arranged online appointment I will attempt to phone you after 5 minutes.  If you cannot be contacted and do not attend the appointment then you will need to pay the full fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holidays<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will give you a minimum of 3 weeks\u2019 notice of any planned holiday dates when I will be unavailable. I require (where possible) at least 2 weeks\u2019 notice from you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online<\/strong> Therapy Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use the video platform Google meet which offers a secure private meeting space. An individual link will be sent to you via email prior to your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notes<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I keep short notes on each session, which are stored securely and will be destroyed after 7 years after the end of therapy in line with legal requirements. My IT systems are GDPR compliant. I am registered with the ICO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethics<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I abide by HCPC and BPS Codes of Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct, copies of which are available upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confidentiality<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have professional and legal obligations to ensure that our sessions are confidential. Please see my privacy policy for more detail about how I deal with your information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are the following exceptions to confidentiality: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supervision: It is standard professional practice to have clinical supervision where I discuss my work with my clients. My supervisor is bound by the same professional and legal obligations as I am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk to Self\/Others: If I believe that you are at risk of harming yourself or others, I reserve the right to report this to the relevant organisation. I would always try and discuss this with you before taking action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal or Regulatory Reasons: If it was necessary for the purposes of regulatory or legal proceedings or I was legally required to provide evidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ending<\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an appropriate ending in psychological therapy is important so I ask that when you would like to end our work together that we have the opportunity for an ending session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crisis Support<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am unable to offer crisis support. If you are distressed I will do my best to contact you back when I can but I may not be able to do this in a timely manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative numbers that may be helpful <\/p>\n\n\n\n