Frequently Asked Questions

How much do therapy/supervision sessions cost?

I charge £90 per 50-60 minute session. Please see my Fees page for further details.

I accept payment via bank transfer.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends on the issue that you are looking for help with, and what you want to get out of therapy. During a free 20 minute introductory call, we will talk about the particular problem that that you are looking for help with, and I can give you a rough estimate of how many sessions it may take us to help you to reach your goal.

I tend to work with people for approximately 8-16 sessions, however, due to the flexibility inherent in private therapy, I am able to offer more sessions if needed. We will book in regular therapy reviews to make sure that you are finding the sessions helpful and productive.

What is your current waiting time?

I currently have availability for remote/video sessions, so please do get in touch if you are interested in online therapy.

I do not have availability for face to face sessions at the moment, but it is likely that I will have space in approximately six to eight weeks.

Are my sessions confidential?

Yes - I maintain your confidentiality and keep information about you safe and secure. I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office for UK GDPR.

There are some limits to confidentiality. I discuss my client work with my clinical supervisor for advice and guidance. I may be required to break confidentiality if I consider that there is a risk you may harm yourself or others. I will always attempt to discuss this with you beforehand.

What times/days do you offer sessions?

I offer CBT and EMDR sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I do not work on Fridays.

I offer most sessions between 9am and 5pm. I do work later on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so do please contact me to discuss my evening availability.

Most people I work with tend to have a regular, weekly session slot at the same time on the same day. However, I can also offer some flexibility if your diary is not the same week to week.

How often should I have sessions?

Evidence suggests that weekly sessions are most effective, particularly in the beginning stages of therapy. Weekly sessions help us to get started quickly, and keep the momentum of your progress going.

However, I know that some people may not be able to attend weekly due to financial constraints, or due to work/life commitments. Therefore, fortnightly sessions may also be a possibility. Please contact me to discuss this option further if it would fit better for you.

Towards the end of our sessions, we may agree to space the sessions out. This can help people to gain confidence in independently applying the skills they have learnt, and continuing with the changes that they have made, but knowing that they have the safety net of another session coming up to discuss any challenges or hiccups!

Remote/video EMDR and CBT can be as effective as face to face EMDR and CBT.

I offer online video EMDR and CBT sessions via Microsoft Teams. Please ensure that you have good wi-fi signal, and some familiarity with Teams to ensure that we can spend our session time on treatment, rather than troubleshooting technical difficulties!

Do you offer online sessions?

Do you offer face to face sessions?

I offer face to face EMDR and CBT at Swaffham Community Centre, in Swaffham, Norfolk. I do not offer face to face sessions in the evenings.

Where is Swaffham Community Centre?

Swaffham Community Centre, Iceni Partnership. The Campingland, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7RB.

Swaffham Community Centre is situated opposite The Campinglands GP Surgery in Swaffham. There is some free parking directly outside the Community Centre, do bear in mind that capacity depends on what else is going on at the Centre at the time of your session. There is additional free parking available on Theatre Street, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the Community Centre.

Swaffham Community Centre

Theatre Street Car Park

Arrow to additional parking on Theatre Street in Swaffham

How close are you to my town/village?

Depending on how far you would like to travel, I am local to people living in West Norfolk, North Norfolk, South Norfolk, and Norwich.

Distances are approximate:

Dereham - 12 miles.

Watton - 9 miles.

Wymondham - 24 miles.

Thetford - 20 miles.

King's Lynn - 16 miles.

Downham Market - 16 miles.

Norwich - 30 miles.

Hunstanton - 30 miles.

Fakenham - 16 miles.

Alysham - 32 miles.

Cromer - 40 miles.

What is your client base? Are you registered with my health insurance?

I work with self-funding clients.

I am recognised by the following insurance agencies - Aviva, Axa, Bupa, Cigna, and WPA.

Not all conditions are covered, so please discuss with your provider. Some policies have an excess.

Are you insured?

Yes - in order to protect both myself and my clients, I have professional indemnity insurance via Balens Specialist Insurance Brokers.