Working together
CBT is an active form of therapy that requires collaborative working to develop a shared understanding of your problems and to explore a variety of different treatment techniques.
As a part of your therapy we may agree that you complete tasks in between sessions such as reading, keeping thought diaries, or experimenting with behavioural changes. Research shows that this ‘homework’ will improve the outcome of your therapy.
At each session, we will set an agenda together, review tasks completed during the week and work towards learning a new strategy or coping skill.
As a part of your therapy we may agree that you complete tasks in between sessions such as reading, keeping thought diaries, or experimenting with behavioural changes. Research shows that this ‘homework’ will improve the outcome of your therapy.
At each session, we will set an agenda together, review tasks completed during the week and work towards learning a new strategy or coping skill.
What to expect
The first appointment is an assessment of your difficulties over one or two sessions. The purpose of the assessment is to gain a shared understanding of your main issues, what you would like to work on and to establish your goals. Sessions are usually 50 minutes in duration and are held weekly.
CBT is a time-limited intervention. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommend between 6 and 20 sessions for most common mental health disorders. However, if clinically appropriate, the number of sessions can be extended.
Research shows that CBT is helpful for many people. Nevertheless, there are a number of other factors that play a significant role. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship, the motivation to change, completing homework tasks and practising newly acquired skills between sessions have been shown to lead to successful treatment outcomes.
CBT is a time-limited intervention. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommend between 6 and 20 sessions for most common mental health disorders. However, if clinically appropriate, the number of sessions can be extended.
Research shows that CBT is helpful for many people. Nevertheless, there are a number of other factors that play a significant role. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship, the motivation to change, completing homework tasks and practising newly acquired skills between sessions have been shown to lead to successful treatment outcomes.
Confidentiality
Whatever you tell me at your assessment appointment and during subsequent contacts or sessions, will be kept strictly confidential. I will only breach confidentiality if I believe there is a risk of harm to you or anyone else. This duty of care includes the disclosure of historic safeguarding issues such as childhood abuse. You will also need to provide written consent if you would like me to discuss your information with others such as your GP, partners, parents, children or other health professionals.
Fees structure
Remote session concessionary fees:
Telephone or online video therapy session: £80 for a 60 minute-session.
PTSD and trauma session: £95 for a 90-minute session.
Payment for your session is required a minimum of 2 hours before your appointment time and can only be made by bank transfer.
Face to face session fees:
CBT session: £85 for a 50-minute session.
PTSD and trauma session: £100 for a 90-minute session.
Payment for your session is required on the day of your appointment and can be made by cash, card or bank transfer.
Please note, all face to face appointments will be socially distanced and you will be required to wear a face mask for the entirety of the session.
Telephone or online video therapy session: £80 for a 60 minute-session.
PTSD and trauma session: £95 for a 90-minute session.
Payment for your session is required a minimum of 2 hours before your appointment time and can only be made by bank transfer.
Face to face session fees:
CBT session: £85 for a 50-minute session.
PTSD and trauma session: £100 for a 90-minute session.
Payment for your session is required on the day of your appointment and can be made by cash, card or bank transfer.
Please note, all face to face appointments will be socially distanced and you will be required to wear a face mask for the entirety of the session.
Cancellation and missed appointments policy
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to cancel a session. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice or not attended on the day will be charged at the concessionary session rate.
Crisis information
If you are unable to keep yourself safe, you should contact the following organisations:
- Crisis Resolution / Home Treatment Teams, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: Call 01702 538085 (Southend East and Central) or 01702 538088 (Southend West and Rochford) (24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
- Call NHS 111 by dialling 111 or 999 in an emergency.
- Make an emergency appointment with your GP or contact your out-of-hours GP service.
- Go to your local accident and emergency department if you are feeling suicidal or have self-harmed and are concerned about it.
- Southend Hospital A&E Dept, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY: Call 01702 385469.
- Call Samaritans free on 116 123 or 0330 094 5717 (local charges apply) (24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
- Call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm to 10.30pm daily).
- For people under the age of 35 and for anyone concerned about the safety of a young person, call HopelineUK on 0800 068 4141 (9am to 10pm weekdays, 2pm to 10pm weekends, 2pm to 10pm bank holidays).
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