for people experiencing mental health difficulties or seeking help for emotional and psychological problems. I look forward to meeting you either in person or using an online platform.
Fees:
First appointment £35. Thereafter £75 per hour either in person or further afield using online technologies such as Zoom. Despite some intial reservations I find that online meetings typically work well and much worthwhile work can be done this way. There are additional charges for some services - Please see below for details. Both individuals and couples are welcome. CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE ON A REDUCED INCOME - PLEASE INQUIRE. I aim to exclude no one who might benefit from services on financial grounds alone.
Following your initial contact I will send an e-mail with further details.
Services are provided in a comfortable purpose built room or at distance using technology, and include:
● Mental Health Assessment & Treatment. For example:
Depression, Anxiety, OCD (Obsessional Compulsive Disorder), Spiritual and Identity Issues, Phobias, Stress, Relationship Difficulties, Addiction Issues, Sexual and other types of Abuse.
● Single appointment assessment, medication review and diagnosis if clinically indicated, including professional letter/report - £260. Appointment up to 2 hours.
● Diagnosis if clinically indicated - £150. Apointment up to 2 hours.
● Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (U.K.C.P. accredited) - £75 per hour
● Advice on Psychiatric Medications - £75 per hour
● Private
Prescriptions if clinically indicated - £50 per prescription
● Professional
Letters/Reports - £10 per 100 words
● Clinical Supervision to practicing therapists/mental health professionals - £30 per hour.
● Mediation/Conflict Resolution - £75 per hour.
Payment by cash or bank transfer only please. If you do not attend without good reason further sessions are unlikely to be offered. Non attendances/cancellations with less than 48 hours notice are chargeable at half the agreed rate. In the unlikely event I need to cancel at short notice, the rearranged appointment will also be charged at half the agreed rate. TO RESPECT THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF OTHER PATIENTS, PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT. THANK-YOU.
PLEASE NOTE: There are currently no toilet facilities. The nearest available toilet is 0.4 miles away in Tesco, a two minute drive or 7 minute walk.
DIRECTIONS
Provided on first contact.
Qualifications and Professional
Accreditations/Affiliations
Psychotherapy:
● Doctor of Clinical Practice (Exeter University –
Psychotherapy Specialism)
● MSc Psychological Therapies (Exeter University)
● Diploma in Person
Centred Counselling Theory and Practice (Plymouth University)
● UKCP Accredited Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Other Degrees:
● BA (Hons) Philosphy and Theology with English Literature Studies (1st Class - Exeter University)
● BSc (Hons) Psychology (1st Class - Open University)
Teaching:
● Postgraduate Certificate in Education [Qualified Teacher
of Adults] (Plymouth University)
Mental Health Nursing:
● Registered Mental Health Nurse
● Independent/Supplementary Prescriber of Psychiatric
Medicines
Professional Memberships/Affiliations:
1.
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis
2. College of Psychoanalysts
3.
Association for Prescribers
4.
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Covid – 19: I will always respect your preferences concerning mask wearing if we meet in person, even after all restrictions are fully lifted.