Location, availability and fees

Location: All  sessions are currently held via video (zoom). I am based in Ladywell, Lewisham and offer appointments to parents and families living locally, and since moving to zoom, nationally and internationally. 

Standard Fees: I offer a sliding-scale fee, based on income. The fee starts at £90 per hour (60 mins) for 35k and over based on gross household income. For every additional 5k, the fee increases by £10 per hour. When you contact me I will send a clear table of fees, so that you can work out exactly what you are expected to pay, should you wish to book an initial session. If you are two households (e.g. separated parents) please add your incomes together, or discuss with me in more complex circumstances. 

Low cost fees: For those on low incomes the standard fee sliding scale means I can offer a limited number subsidised slots at between £30-£50 per session. I would not want potential help to be compromised by an unaffordable fee. Please let me know if you are on a low income, and / or have very high outgoings, and wish to apply for the low cost fee rate.

Cost-effectiveness: I believe my fees are competitive. My aim as a family therapist is to make myself redundant as soon as possible. This might sound like a contradiction ! I do pay great attention to the therapeutic relationship with you, but at the same time, I am mindful that most families want to be able to cope without a long period, including the expense, of outside support.   With this in mind, please also consider the following: 

• I offer a full hour - 60 minutes (the 'therapeutic hour' in most therapies is 50 mins); 
• sessions do not take place weekly, but at longer intervals - fortnightly, 3-weekly or monthly. (This allows more time to experiment with the ideas in practice).
• one email between sessions is included in the fee (handy if you have a quick query between sessions).
• short term work is often more cost effective than longer term work, provided you experiment with the tools between sessions. 
• Sometimes a single session on its own is helpful. The exact number of sessions depends of the severity of the problem. A rough guide is: mild issues: 1-3 sessions; moderate issues: 3-6 sessions; more severe and entrenched issues: 6-12 sessions. The maximum number of sessions that I offer is 12. The average number is between 3 - 6. 
• After 3 sessions, and if appropriate, shorter 30 minute or 45 minute sessions may be arranged on a pro-rata basis. Often, once familiar with the tools, shorter booster sessions can be helpful. 
• 'Booster' sessions may also be helpful. A short period of work, say 3 sessions, with a booster session after a few weeks or months is often of help. For booster sessions, there is not usually a long wait, as I will know you and your situation.

Payment Methods: Bank transfer. Please pay before each session takes place. 

Cancellations: If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment please give as much notice as possible.