How long do sessions last?

Sessions last 50 minutes to 1 hour.

How frequently would I attend sessions?

Sessions are weekly on week days. On saturdays I can offer fortnightly sessions.

What is your availability?

I currently offer sessions on Fridays (weekly, in school hours) and saturday mornings (fortnightly).

Are your sessions face to face or online?

I offer both face to face or online sessions. However, there is more availability for online sessions. For face to face sessions I use rooms at Therapy Rooms, 23 Cheapside, Wakefield WF2 2TF.

How many sessions will I need?

This is dependent on your therapy goals and individual needs. However, as a general guide, clients usually need 8-12 therapy sessions for problems such as generalised anxiety, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder. Treatment for trauma or more complex and long standing problems often requires more sessions. I will be able to give you a better idea when I do an initial consultation with you. 

What are your fees?

For individual therapy the fees are:

• 10 minute initial phone consultation - free

• CBT/EMDR - £80 a session

Payment is taken in advance of sessions via bacs transfer. If you cancel at short notice I will still need to charge the session fee to cover my costs.

What if I get very upset during a session?

Sometimes, you may become emotional during sessions. This is completely normal and natural. How we deal with this is completely up to you. You may just wish to carry on, you may want to leave the room for a bit, you may just need a cry. Whatever you need, its ok. Equally, some people don’t show a lot of emotion, and that’s ok too.

Do you provide medication?

I do not provide medication. I would refer you to your GP for guidance on this.

Are there conditions that you do not treat?

I do not treat serious mental health conditions such as:

• Bi polar disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Psychosis

This is because these conditions require long term, multidisciplinary approach. If you feel you are experiencing any of these problems I would refer you to your GP.

I am also unable to accept clients with serious drug and alcohol use problems. I would refer you to your GP for guidance on who to contact for help with this.

What do I do if I feel at risk?

If you need urgent support due to thoughts of self harm or suicide, please contact your GP, Samaritans (116123) or NHS 111 Urgently. I am unable to provide a crisis service. 

I can’t afford the fees

Free therapy is available through the NHS. The provider will depend on the location of your GP. For Wakefield (including Pontefract and Castleford) based GPs, you can self refer to Turning Point Talking Therapies on their website https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/wakefield/

Alternatively you can contact your GP for advice.

What ages do you treat?

My experience is mainly with adults aged 18 and over. I have treated 16-18 year olds as well. I do not treat under 16’s currently.