How I work
I work using a range of therapeutic modalities, though I primarily practice using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) approach. The therapy I offer is time-limited and goal-directed.
I work in a collaborative way with people and try to help them with a range of psychological difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, managing physical health conditions, relationship problems, procrastination, sexual problems, etc. I have worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds, sexualities, and ethnicities over 15 years of work with the NHS.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Chartered Scientist (British Psychological Society [BPS]), an Associate Fellow of the BPS, a Chartered Scientist (BPS), a Health and Care Professions Council-registered Practitioner Psychologist, a British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and I am on the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors.
I am able to treat face-to-face or using FaceTime or Skype. Sometimes, for people with busy working lives, this a convenient option. For others, it is a way of making psychological therapy more accessible As a wheelchair-user myself, I understand the difficulties that can arise when trying to access psychological therapy.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on the complexity of your problem(s). However, typically treatment for an anxiety or depressive disorder takes from 6 to 12 sessions (excluding assessment).
Fees
Important note
Please note that I only work with adults (18 years plus) and with individuals (I do not offer couple or group therapy). This also applies to the kind of cases for which I can provide clinical supervision.
Private therapy is expensive if you are self-funding. Please check out the Resources page of this website to see some less costly options
Private Health Insurance
I am recognised provider with:
Aetna International
Aviva
AXA PPP Healthcare
Vitality
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Pre-assessment no-fee phone call
Before arranging to meet for an assessment, it is best for us to speak with each other on phone. I can answer any questions you might have and I will try to get a sense of whether I might be able to help you with your difficulties.
You can contact me to arrange this phone call via email at
Face-to-face therapy
Assessment (up to 1.5 hours) = £140
Therapy (50 minutes) = £120
Online therapy
Using Skype or FaceTime
Assessment (up to 1.5 hours) = £120
Therapy (50 minutes) = £100
Face-to-face clinical supervision
£90 per 50 minutes
Online clinical supervision
Using Skype or FaceTime
£80 per 50 minutes
Research consultation/supervision
Price negotiable