Frequently Asked Questions

I appreciate that starting therapy can be a daunting prospect. My aim is to make it as comfortable as possible, so let me know if you have any particular requirements. 

The first session is really an opportunity for us to meet and for you to work out if I am potentially the right person for you to work with, as well as for me to ensure that what you seek is within my competence. I will run through our terms of working and you will have the opportunity to ask whatever you would like, as well as to tell me as much about your story as feels safe.

I work with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, chronic illness, life changing circumstances, addiction, trauma, mental health diagnoses, and the neurodivergent experience. 

Yes. I offer both online or in-person or a hybrid of the two. 

Yes. I prioritise my clients' confidentiality at all times in accordance with the BACP & UKCP codes of ethics. There are a few legal exceptions that I will detail when we meet.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation. Sessions cost £65 and last for 50 minutes.

I initially see clients weekly. In my experience, a regular rhythm helps trust grow and lets the work deepen, because we don’t have to rebuild momentum each time. Once we have been meeting for a while, we can talk about whether fortnightly sessions might better suit you.

The first session requires no further commitment. If we agree to work together after that, I ask for a minimum of seven further sessions to give our work the best chance of making a positive difference for you.

Just drop me a text, give me a call 07379 912571 or send me an email philip@psychotherapy.work. If you email me, just be sure to check your spam for my reply!

I offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before our booking. Thereafter I charge full fee.