Practical Information
The practical stuff: session structure, fees, confidentiality, and what to expect. The frame matters as much as the content.
Your first session is 90 minutes so we have space to get to know each other. After that, sessions are 50 minutes, same time and same day each week. The consistency isn't just logistical. It creates a rhythm your nervous system can learn to trust.
We agree on an ending in advance, at least a month's notice on either side, longer if we've been working together a while. Therapy needs a proper ending, not a sudden disappearance. The urge to leave is often part of the work.
Sessions are either in person at my practice in Croydon or online via Zoom. Your session time is set aside just for you. If something comes up and you can't make your usual time, I'll try to offer an alternative, but this may not always be possible.
Arrive on time. If you're late, we still finish at the usual time.
Therapy happens in the sessions. If something comes up between meetings, you can reach me by phone, email or WhatsApp, but I'll keep my reply brief and we'll pick it up when we next meet. The things that feel urgent enough to send between sessions are usually worth bringing to the room.
Individual therapy
£70
per 50-minute session
Couples therapy
£100
per 50-minute session
Therapy is a financial commitment as well as an emotional one. I invoice by email at the end of each month. Payment by bank transfer within seven days, or cash if you prefer.
Fees are reviewed periodically. If they change, we'll discuss it in advance.
If you cancel or miss a session, the full fee is still payable. The time was set aside for you whether you use it or not.
In couples work, both of you need to be present. It's the space between you we're holding, and that only exists when you're both in the room.
If I cancel, you won't be charged. I'll let you know about planned breaks in advance. These are usually around Easter, August and Christmas.
What we talk about stays between us. I'll only break confidentiality if there's a serious risk of harm to you or someone else, or if required by law. If I ever need to do this, I'll aim to speak with you first.
For couples: what's discussed in sessions stays in the room. If either of you contacts me individually between sessions, I won't keep it from the other person. The work happens together, and side channels undermine that.
As part of good practice, I meet regularly with a trusted colleague for professional consultation. Your privacy is respected throughout. First initials only, details shared with care.
I use a secure service called ClinicalWill.app so that if I became seriously unwell, a trusted colleague could contact you and help you access further support.
I'm a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their ethical framework. You can read more about their standards, including how to raise concerns, at www.bacp.co.uk.
I'm also undertaking advanced couples psychotherapy training at Tavistock Relationships and hold a trainee membership of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).