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Therapy Sessions & Fees

When you and/or your significant others have decided that Systemic Psychotherapy could be useful with me, please contact me directly via email.

You can do this by email and I will aim to respond within 72 hours (noting the days my practice is open). Please advise me of your preferred date and time, and whether you are seeking online &/or in-person session(s). If you have any concerns or questions regarding the initial assessment session that are not answered on my website then please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone, 07926703553 (you may need to leave a voicemail). A free 10-minute telephone consultation can also be requested and arranged via email to help you decide on booking an assessment session. You may also find the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) website helpful and informative for any decision making relating to Systemic Psychotherapy.

What are the Limits of Systemic & Family Psychotherapy?

All qualified and registered therapists follow a code of conduct that prioritises the safety of our clients and children. What this really means is if a significant risk of harm to self or others is identified at any time then I have a duty of care to openly discuss this with you and advise on the best way forward.

This may include discussing the risk and concern with other family members, professionals and/or services. However it is more likely to include guidance and assistance in therapy to reduce the risk and concern identified. In summary, confidentiality will be maintained if it is considered safe to do so. This is often referred to as 'The Limits of Confidentiality'.

It is important to note that therapy processes and change can be unpredictable and can evoke strong emotional responses in yourself &/or others. Whilst therapy together intends to support, enable and facilitate useful conversations to create meaningful change, there is no guarantee that the outcome or impact of therapy will be exactly as hoped for.

Comfortable Therapy Room in Writtle, Essex

My independent clinical practice is on Paradise Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3HP.

The therapy room can comfortably accommodate up to four individuals, if more people wish to join, I suggest we discuss this at an initial assessment (with no more than four people attending). The therapy room is available for sessions and consultations Tuesdays, Wednesdays and most Friday mornings. There are toilet facilities but no waiting area before your session time.

If you need a walk before or after the session, Writtle is a beautiful village only three miles out of Chelmsford town. It offers tearooms, pubs and local shops for residents and visitors to the village. Also Hylands Park is located at the end of Paradise Road or can be accessed via car off the A414.

Comfortable Therapy Room in Writtle, Essex

Cost of Sessions

An initial therapy assessment session (between 1 to 4 individuals) 90 minutes is £120 to be paid via bank transfer.. Any further assessment sessions needed will be £120 (60- 90minutes).

Concessions are available for low income families booking treatment sessions (up to 50% reduced rate).

All sessions can be online or in-person, or it is also possible for both online and in-person sessions.

I offer a free 15 minute initial telephone consultation if you have any specific concerns or questions not answered here. You may also email me with any enquiries.

Treatment therapy sessions are priced as follows: Please note that sessions with more than 2 people joining are upto 90 minutes per session (otherwise 60 minutes duration).

Professional clinical supervision for individuals only is for 60 minutes. Small professional teams/group clinical supervision (for more than one person) is for 90 minutes duration, an additional charge would be made if travelling to your workplace.

Please note that preferred payment method is via bank transfer (details provided in booking email). Payments by cash need to be agreed prior to treatment sessions.

For 1 to 2 individuals
Single therapy session (60 minutes) - £90
Course of 3 therapy sessions - £260
Course of 6 therapy sessions - £510
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For more than 2 individuals
Single therapy session (up to 90 minutes) - £120
Course of 3 therapy sessions - £350
Course of 6 therapy sessions - £690
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Clinical Supervision & Consultation fees
Professional Clinical Supervision consultation/session (individuals only) 60 minutes - £80
Consultation for a small working team/system (for 2 to 4 individuals) 90 minutes - £120
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Some concessions are available for therapy sessions - please contact me to discuss these

Payment

I prefer bank transfer for all payments that must be paid at least 48 hours before the session/consultation date, or the first session of a booked course (see below for details).

Any video-call (online) sessions are also to be paid by bank transfer at least 48 hours before the session. Please ensure that you have Zoom installed on your device and good wi-fi connection.

If you are seeking to make payment via your health insurance, please be advised that an invoice will be issued for payment prior to the arranged session.

Payment (bank transfer) details will be provided at the end of every email received from Therapy Together.

Please note, if paying by cash, the session will need to be paid in full on arrival of the session date and time. Cheques are not accepted.

Please be aware that sessions are not guaranteed until full payment is received that acts as confirmation of your attendance. Appointments are open to all clients until payment is made.

I may recommend a Therapeutic letter for you or a Professional supporting letter for other services/professionals. Letters are charged at £50 should you agree to/request a letter.

My attendance to any professional meetings including schools and/or other professional services are charged at your sessional rate. There is no charge for emails (brief contact).

The Small Print

If for any reason a session does not end on time an additional cost may be charged.

If for any reason a session ends prior to the allotted time money can not be refunded.

If a course has been paid for in full and is not completed for any reason 50% of the monies can be refunded for the sessions not yet attended.

If there is failure to attend an arranged session with less than 48 hours notice you will still be charged. More than 48 hours notice no charge will be made/full refund given.

If an arranged session is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice due to Covid, no charge will be made. Or an alternative appointment can be confirmed if funds have been paid.

For online sessions please ensure that you have Zoom installed (or request a teams link) with good wi-fi connection as refunds, or extended session time can not be given.

If I, the therapist, need to cancel at any time no charge will be made or a full refund will be given.

Payment for sessions confirms the appointment and can not then be offered to other clients. Confirmation of a session(s) assumes agreement with secure data storage and limits of confidentiality.