Our first appointment, the initial consultation, is priced at £50. This session is the most cost intensive from my perspective, and that is why it is priced higher than regular sessions.

In the initial consultation, we will get to know each other. I aim to understand your situation in more depth and to offer relevant psychoeducation material that I hope will be helpful to you. Before committing to the therapeutic process, you can of course get in touch via phone or email to ask any questions, free of charge.

Sessions then continue at £30 for children, young people, and adults. My aim, in line with my founding principles, is to keep this service financially accessible to a broad range of people (below, I explain this more fully).

Sessions therefore cost:

• 4x sessions £140

• 6x sessions £200

• 8x sessions £260

• 12x sessions £380

• 20x sessions £620

Further discounts are available on block bookings. To access these, get in touch.

Psychological therapy is a true investment. A weekend away can easily cost £200. A holiday, too, can often arrive at more than £500. Anywhere from a couple to twenty sessions with a therapist who truly listens, who connects, and who is helpful can be invaluable. At least, that was the takeaway from my personal experience of psychological therapy as a teenager. Done right, psychological therapy is a gift, and can be immensely impactful for people.

All investments are also, unfortunately, risks. Therapy is a gift, but not always. For example, many stories exist of people not getting much out of therapy. People sometimes find it not very helpful. Or in some cases, things actually get worse. Therapists should acknowledge these facts.

Large scale research suggests why some people find the benefits while others don’t. The thing that probably matters most in all psychological therapies is the bond that is formed between the therapist and the client. That, like a friendship, cannot be forced. Therapists sometimes get it wrong. Not everyone connects to everyone else. And not all therapists have the right skills to work with every person that comes through their door. All of that is not concerning: it is completely normal.

So what can be done about it? I believe that this therapeutic develops quickly, within a session or two. My aim is to work with people longer-term only where I believe genuine progress can be made. I also encourage clients to actively reflect on whether they would like to continue, or whether a different course might be best for their needs. A doctor should not work with a patient if they don’t have the required skills. An engineer should not build a bridge if they don’t know how to do it. And a therapist should not work with a client they don’t believe they can help. It’s not personal - it’s professional. In sum, if I can’t help, we’ll know quickly, and I’ll think about practices or people who might be better placed to help than myself.

Finally there is the issue of costs. Larger costs for a session need not equal a better therapeutic experience. There is some belief out there - from therapists themselves and from the public at large - that more expensive therapy is somehow better. There are many cases in which I believe this to be false.

In fact, psychological therapy is often too expensive. Therapists can be overpaid; clients overcharged. Given the importance of good therapy and the facts of long NHS waiting lists, psychological therapy should be more affordable to individuals and to families. That is a service I strive to offer.