Booking Sessions

I offer:

• 2 hr slots for anyone who needs a longer amount of time - please email me, as this won't come up on the booking site
• 60 min appointment slots - if you can't see a one hour slot on they system, please email me and I can take a look and move things around.
• 45min appointment slots
• 30min appointment slots. (Younger children tend to need a shorter amount of time.)
• Coping with School sessions for primary or secondary school.

Choose in-person or remote sessions. I sometimes have cancellations and may be able to offer alternative days or appointment times so feel free to email me if you can't see a time or day that suits you.

There are a small number of discounted sessions for those who are struggling financially.

In-person sessions are available at: 

The Fairbourne Clinic can be found on a residential street, there is a small car park and parking on the street outside.

• The Fairbourne Clinic, Wendan Road, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 7AG.
  Fairbourne Clinic location

BOOK HERE:

https://talk-through-it.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

For package bookings of 6 x 45 minute sessions:

• • full payment at time of booking.
  • when booking your appointments you do not have to stick to the same day or time and can book them as you feel you need them rather than making your choice straightaway.
  • must be used within 4 months of paying. Appointments after the cut-off period will be lost. 

For package bookings of 3 x 45 minutes sessions:

• • full payment at time of booking.
  • must be used within 6 weeks of paying. Appointments after the cut-off period will be lost.
  • (Please also see the Cancellation Policy below for further details if you need to cancel any of your appointments.)

After Booking

• You will receive an email confirming your booking and a reminder of the appointment date nearer the time.
• You will receive an invoice separately.
• Payment must be made in advance of the sessions.
• If you wish to cancel a booking, instructions on this are at the bottom of your confirmation email. You can also re-book if you would like to change an appointment length, time or date.
• If you have an Online appointment, you will be sent a link via email.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy of 24 hours required for full refund.

For package booking refunds 

If you wish to cancel the whole package/remainder of the package - you will be refunded for the remainder of any sessions minus the number of sessions you have already received (which are charged at full price and not the discounted rate). Please note that if cancelling any session you need to give 24 hours notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

I've been told I should have CBT, why is Solution-focused Therapy so different?

CBT looks at behaviour and asks you to recognise the behaviours that are causing you to make the emotional responses and decisions that you do. Whilst this is ok, many people already know their behaviours and cannot stop them. Solution-focused therapy looks at what life would be like without the some of the issues you currently have and asks you to make small changes - within your capacity- notice what happens when you do and build on that. For some, it is a method that is more effective.  If you are the type of person to judge yourself then CBT can make that worse. Solution-focused therapy offers you an opportunity to find a way forward without the need for this.

How many therapy sessions will I need?

Emotional difficulties can be wide-ranging and long-standing, affecting self-esteem, friendships and relationships, and therefore it is very difficult to estimate exactly how many therapy sessions a person will need in order to feel as if they are reaching a point where they no longer need someone to talk to. Some find that several session are enough for them to move on, others find that more are needed. You move on when you feel you need to. It is up to the individual. 

What if I only need one session - am I wasting your time?

No - you came to see someone to talk about things that have been upsetting you or bothering you. Sessions are never a waste of time. This is a safe space for you to have the freedom to say things that you may not feel you want to tell close friends or family members.

SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN

My child is not a great talker and really worries about meeting new people..

That's ok - lots of children feel this way.  Usually this feeling goes away after a few sessions.

My child will not sit still.

Don't worry - I am used to this and prepared for it!

Can I sit in on the sessions with my child?

Yes, of course, if they wish you to be in the room with them. 

What if my partner and I want to talk about issues relating to our child/children? Can we have separate sessions?

Yes - you are more than welcome to book a session to discuss any issues that you feel you need help with in the family home.

As a parent, I would like feedback on how my child is getting on or tips to help in the home. Do you provide this?

Yes - please book in using the FREE 30 minute consultation slot. We can talk about ways in which you could help at home.

'Talking to someone helps. You don't have to be 'therapised' to move forward. Just having someone listen...helps.'