Therapy is an investment in yourself. For it to be most effective it requires a 100% commitment, personal integrity and responsiility.

The following information outlines important agreements regarding entering into therapy.

Confidentiality: All information is held strictly confidential unless prior written approval is obtained. The only excpetions to this are circumstances where I believe that you might harm yourself, or where actual harm could come to a person or place, or where child, spousal, or elder abuse is involved. In these cases, I have an ethical and legal obligation to report relevant information to the appropriate authorities.

Payment Policy: You are responsible for payment at the time of each session unless prior arrangements are made. Payment can be made by check or cash. I will provide you with monthly receipts, and fill out appropriate sections of private insurance forms. Fees are usually increased every 12-18 months, and you will be given 6-8 weeks of prior notice.

Scheduling and Cancellation Policy: Following our initial assessment consultation, if we both feel willing to take the next step I ask for a commitment of 5 sessions, to be held weekly. At the end of those sessions we will discuss whether you wish to commit to more depth oriented therapy. After that time I ask that when you feel ready to end therapy you let me know, allowing a minimum of 2-3 sessions for closure.
Other than pre-arranged leave or cancelled sessions (minimum 2 weeks notice) a full fee will be charged for any missed or cancelled sessions with less than 2 weeks prior notice.
I take between 6-8 weeks of annual leave and will give you a minimum of 3 weeks advance notification.

You have every reason to receive and expect that I will conduct myself professionally, responsibly and according to the ethical laws, regulations, and code of conduct of the Health Professions Council (HPC), the British Psychological Society (BPS), the UK Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP), EMDR UK & Ireland Association, and European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA), all of which I am a full professional member.

Having read and understood all of the above are you ready and willing to participate in therapy?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these statements, I will be glad to discuss them.

"Two roads diverged in the woods, and I- I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference" Robert Frost