Starting therapy
Who I work with
You may understand a great deal about what keeps happening and still find yourself caught in the same patterns. You do not need a diagnosis or a clear explanation before starting therapy. It is enough to notice that something is getting in the way or that you want something to be different.
This might show up as:
- finding yourself caught in similar patterns in relationships;
- reacting strongly to situations without quite understanding why;
- being very hard on yourself, even when you know it is not helping;
- finding it difficult to say no, set boundaries or make space for your own needs;
- knowing what you would like to change but finding yourself doing the same thing again;
- feeling uncertain about who you are, what you want or where your life is going.
Practical arrangements
Sessions
50 minutes, face-to-face, usually weekly.
Fee
£60 per session, including the first therapy session.
Location
Oakwood Therapy Centre542 Burnley Road
Crawshawbooth, Rossendale
BB4 8NE
Access
The therapy room is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. There is no lift.
Payment and cancellations
Sessions are paid in advance. Your first therapy session is paid when it is booked, and payment for ongoing sessions is due 24 hours before the appointment.
If you cancel or rearrange with at least 48 hours’ notice, any advance payment can be refunded or transferred to another session. With less than 48 hours’ notice, or if you do not attend, the full session fee normally remains payable. In exceptional circumstances, I may agree to waive the charge.
If I need to cancel a session, you will not be charged.
A first conversation
Before starting therapy, I offer a free telephone conversation of up to 20 minutes.
You can tell me a little about what brings you to therapy, ask any questions, and get a sense of whether working together might suit you.
If you would like to continue, we can then arrange a first 50-minute therapy session.