Our terms
How often are appointments?
These can be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly to suit your family, work and financial commitments and you should generally allow 1 hour of your time for a single session.
How many appointments/sessions?
We recommend at least 6 sessions and further sessions are available for separate issues - although you will usually find that by solving one issue it has a positive knock-on effect on other issues in your life, even those that are not obviously connected because they may have begun as a way of coping with your priority problem.
We always recommend the shortest course of treatment in order for you to use the skills learned to become your own 'therapist' and take back control of your life.
Can you bring a friend or partner along?
It is important that we see you alone for your sessions in order for you to be able to talk freely and openly and to avoid any distractions, but please feel free to bring your friend or partner along to meet us first. For those accompanying you, there are coffee shops in the Marylebone area and in Grange Park the Griffin Ember Inn provides refreshments and snacks.
External funding
For funded NHS referrals your GP will require my NHS provider number which is 8GT79 - please note that many health authorities unfortunately do not provide funding for EMDR and hypnotherapy, even though many GPs will recommend such treatment.
For AXA PPP and BUPA clients you would need to fund the appointments yourself, for other private healthcare companies please check your policy documents as many are now offering full or part funding for complementary/alternative therapies.
Cancellations / alterationsWe prefer to avoid cancellation fees, so please advise of any changes at least 24 hours prior to your appointment at Grange Park and 3 days notice at The Charterhouse Clinic.
Medical/psychiatric records
Where necessary, and with your permission, I can liaise with your GP or other healthcare provider in order to ensure that our therapy complements your current medical treatment and, in some circumstances, to obtain permission to treat you.
Insurance
We hold professtional indemnity liabilty insurance.
Payment of fees
Payment of fees should be made prior to any online or in-person sessions using the website's booking area. For in-person sessions, there is an alternative option to pay by credit card or in cash.