FAQ

How do I begin?

I invite you to reach out by email to schedule an initial consultation. During the consultation, you'll have the opportunity to share more about yourself, your reasons for seeking therapy, and what you would like to achieve through the process. You may also have questions about what psychoanalytic psychotherapy entails. Together, we'll determine if we are a ‘good fit’ or whether another approach or therapist might be better suited.

How much does it cost?

In psychoanalysis money holds symbolic significance. While the initial consultation has a fixed fee of £60, the ongoing fees and payment arrangements need to be discussed at the start of the work. When negotiating a fee, session frequency and personal circumstances (financial or otherwise) will be considered. I also reserve a number of hours for low-cost psychotherapy (see below). Please note that missed sessions are charged in full unless cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.

Do you offer low-cost psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy has historically been a privilege of the wealthy, but it needn’t be this way. I reserve a number of low-cost hours for people who are out of work or on low income (including students). Please mention that you are looking for low-cost psychotherapy in your initial email, and we will take it from there.

Is remote psychotherapy an option?

The option to work remotely—whether online or by phone—will be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, meeting in person for the first few sessions is generally recommended.

How frequent and how long are the sessions?

The frequency of the sessions is agreed upon at the beginning of the work and may change over time. To start with, we would typically meet once or twice weekly. Within the Lacanian orientation, the length of each session is variable, but more often than not, sessions last between 40 and 50 minutes.