Therapy Contracts

Nature of the Therapy Offered

 

I offer integrative psychotherapeutic counselling and hypnotherapy, either as standalone approaches or combined where appropriate.

 

Integrative therapy means drawing from different therapeutic models to suit your individual needs. Therapy is collaborative and exploratory - I do not give advice or tell you what to do, but work alongside you to deepen understanding and support change.

 

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention and is used only with your consent. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment.

 

Therapy is not a crisis or emergency service.

 

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Professional Membership & Ethics

 

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

My BACP membership number is 403711 (MBACP)

 

I am committed to providing an anti-discriminatory, inclusive, and neurodivergent-affirming service.

 

I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

 

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Therapy Sessions

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•  Sessions are 50 minutes (“the therapeutic hour”)

•  Sessions are offered weekly or fortnightly, unless otherwise agreed

• Sessions are by prior appointment only

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Sessions take place

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• In person: Therapy Room, Argyle Street, Birkenhead

• Online: via Zoom

• Outdoors: Walk & Talk therapy sessions at agreed Wirral locations

• Home visits: couples only, by agreement

 

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Fees & Payment

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Current fees:

• Individual therapy: £60

• Couples therapy: £80

• Hypnotherapy: £60

• Single-session therapy: £60

 

Payment is due before each session via bank transfer or cash (details provided on request).

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Packages:

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• Individual: 6 sessions for £300

• Couples: 6 sessions for £420

 

Special offers apply only to the item and timeframe advertised.

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Package Sessions

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• Packages must be paid in full before the first session

• Packages run for 4 months from the date of the first session

• Unused sessions cannot be carried over beyond the package period

 

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Cancellation Policy

 

A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

• Less than 48 hours’ notice: 50% fee charged

• Within 24 hours or non-attendance: 100% fee charged

 

This policy is applied consistently to support fairness and sustainability.

Exceptional circumstances will be considered at my discretion and in line with ethical practice.

 

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Duration & Ending Therapy

 

I offer both short-term and long-term therapy.

We will review progress approximately every 6 sessions, where appropriate.

 

You may end therapy at any time.

Where possible, I ask for one session’s notice so that we can have a planned ending.

 

I may end therapy if I believe my approach is no longer helpful, in which case I will offer appropriate signposting or referral.

 

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Confidentiality

 

Everything discussed in sessions is confidential.

 

Confidentiality may be broken if:

• There is a serious risk of harm to you or others

• Disclosure is required by law

 

Where possible, this would be discussed with you before any action is taken.

 

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Data Protection & Records

 

• I comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• I keep minimal, factual records necessary for safe and ethical practice.

• All records are stored securely and retained for the required period.

• You have the right to access your personal data in line with legislation.

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Complaints & Dispute Resolution

 

If you have a concern, please raise it with me in the first instance.

If unresolved, you may contact the BACP via their complaints procedure.

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These agreements exist to support safety. clarity, and trust.

You are always welcome to ask questions or raise concerns.

 

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Find the privacy policy here

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