My fee for a consultation and individual therapy is £130 per 50min session. Family sessions are charged at £150 per 60min session.

Payment is required 24 hours ahead of the appointment. As I run a small private practice, I do not currently offer concessionary rates. 

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My fees for medico-legal work are calculated at a different rate. Please contact me to discuss this further. 

The fee for an autism assessment in £1700

For those who wish to be seen face-to-face, I have a consulting room in central Canterbury. I can also see people online. 

The first session will be spent understanding what brought you to therapy, your goals for the work,  your current circumstances, your personal history, and ultimately to see if we are a good fit to work together. It may take a couple of sessions to complete this aspect of the work, but this depends on what you want to focus on in the sessions. Prior to our first appointment, I will send you some paperwork that you will need to complete ahead of our appointment. 

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Following our initial meeting(s), we may decide to work together, or I may suggest other practitioners for you to see. You are under no obligation to continue seeing me for therapy and I understand you may wish to go elsewhere; in these instances I am happy to make recommendations if that would be helpful. 

Clinical Psychologists are highly trained health professional, trained to a doctoral level in the clinical application of psychological theory, knowledge, and therapies along with advanced training in research methods. Their doctoral training is in addition to undergraduate and postgraduate training and an apprenticeship in research and/or the NHS, meaning that Clinical Psychologists often have a minimum of 6 years of formal education. Clinical Psychologists' training is within the NHS across both mental and physical health contexts and across the lifespan, often with a focus on working with complex patients. The training encompasses a range of evidence-based psychological therapies and there is an emphasis on bringing a range of psychological ideas to help understand people and their difficulties in what is known as a 'formulation' which then guides how they work with people (the psychological 'intervention'). In contrast, therapists and counsellors training can vary substantially from diploma college level courses through to postgraduate (Masters level). Typically, their training is focused on one model and does not necessarily require placements within the NHS or statutory services, and there is less emphasis on research. 

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Please note, that the terms 'psychologist' 'therapist' and 'counsellor' are not regulated, meaning that anyone can use them. However, 'clinical psychologist' is a regulated titled and can only be used by those registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC), the regulatory body (more information about the HCPC can be found here: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/) 

Sessions take place weekly on the same day and time. 

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The number of sessions you may need varies significantly depending on the nature of the problem and the level of complexity. I am able to see people both short-term (typically between 16-24 sessions) and long-term with regular reviews to check that the work is helpful. I would be happy to discuss the length of therapy as part of our initial sessions. 

Clinical Psychologists are trained to work with people across the lifespan and a range of problems, both psychiatric and psychological. Typically, however, I work work adults (i.e. 18 years old and above) presenting with a range of psychiatric and psychological problems, as this reflects my areas of expertise.

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I am happy to offer a free 15min telephone call to see if an assessment would be helpful to consider working together. This means I may suggest that you see other psychological practitioners if I do not feel I am the correct person to work with you. In these instances I would be happy to sign post you to other practitioners for you to consider. 

Any information shared with me is confidential, unless I am concerned about yours or someone else's safety, this includes your past, current, and future safety. If I am concerned, I am legally and professionally obliged to raise my concerns. We will discuss the limits to confidentiality when we meet. 

Continuing professional development (CPD) and supervision are professional requirements for Clinical Psychologists. I have regular supervision for my private work where I discuss the people I am seeing for therapy. I have regular CPD to ensure I am up to date with my practice. 

I do not offer a crisis or 'out of hours' service. If you feel you are in crisis and need immediate support for your mental health, you should contact your GP (or out of hours GP service), call 999 or attend your nearest A&E. Urgent but non-emergency help can be access via your GP or calling 111. 

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You can also seek help through the Samaritans by calling 116 123 (24 hour 7 day a week service) https://www.samaritans.org/

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48 hours (2 full working days) cancellation notice is needed prior to any agreed appointment. If the appointment is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, you will need to pay the session fee. 

All information is kept in strictest confidence (unless I have concerns about yours or someone else's safety) and in accordance with relevant legislation and professional regulation. Personal information will be collected during the assessment and over the course of therapy, such as your current difficulties and personal circumstances, mental health history, personal history, previous experiences of therapy, GP details (in the case of an emergency), and brief information about your physical health. 

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You personal information will be stored securely in password protected electronic records and in line with relevant legislation.  

Please contact me via the 'contact me' section of my website. I aim to respond to emails within 24-48 hours.