Question 1

How to book a first session

Accepted Answer

To book a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone or Zoom call to discuss how we might work together, or to arrange a first session, please email or text me, or call and leave a message with your name and number on my confidential voicemail.  I’ll reply as soon as possible.
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I work face to face, by Zoom and by telephone, to suit your wishes and circumstances.

Question 2

Cost and payment

Accepted Answer

Each session is 60 minutes (1 full hour) long and costs £75.00 for individuals and £100.00 for couples.  You may book 90 minute sessions at £110.00/£150.00.
Payment is by BACs transfer beforehand or by cash or cheque at the start of each session.

Question 3

Appointment days and times

Accepted Answer

Sessions are on Mondays , Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with first sessions at 9.30am and last at 5pm.  Please get in touch to check availability.  
Many clients attend at the same time each week.  Having a regular time to focus on your needs and issues can be a very effective way to use therapy.  However, I understand sometimes flexibility is necessary, and I'm happy to offer ad hoc sessions once we have been meeting weekly for a while if this would suit your needs, and I can often arrange an alternative one-off slot if you can't make your usual time (if you have one).

Question 4

Number of sessions

Accepted Answer

This is entirely up to you. You may decide at the start that you’d like a fixed number of sessions, or prefer to have the option of a longer term exploration of what is troubling you.  We’ll discuss this at our first session, and then regularly review it together, to ensure the therapy is still helpful and relevant to you and your life.  You can decide at any time that you’re ready to end therapy.

Question 5

Location, directions and amenities

Accepted Answer

Sessions take place in a serene and welcoming room in Bethnal Green, London E2, easily accessible from the City, West End and elsewhere in east and central London.  Full address details will be provided when you book your first session.
Bethnal Green tube and Overground stations are 2 and 5 minutes walk away respectively, and bus routes 8, 106, 254, 388 and D6 are close by.
There is bike parking outside the cafe on the corner.   I can provide parking permits – please ask when booking if you’d like one.  
The venue is accessible for wheelchairs, with no steps and wide doorways. 
WC facilities available. 
There is no waiting room, so please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your session.

Question 6

Confidentiality

Accepted Answer

I take confidentiality very seriously, and this will be discussed with you at our first meeting.

Question 7

Crisis contact

Accepted Answer

If you or someone else is in danger, please call 999.
If you’d like to talk to someone urgently 24/7, please call:
Samaritans – 116123 (free)
City and Hackney 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline – 020 8432 8020

FAQs and Information

Contact me for a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone or Zoom call to discuss how we can work together.