Session Fees
- Initial telephone consultation to discuss any questions you might have about starting therapy - FREE
- 50 minute face to face or online counselling session - £55
- 90 minute EMDR processing session - £80
For younger clients under 16 years - 30 minute counselling session - £30
The initial assessment session fee is required on booking and must be paid within 24 hours of booking the appointment in order to secure your time slot. Once payment is received your session is confirmed. Ongoing sessions can be paid in the same way, 24 hours in advance of each session. Cash at ongoing appointments is also an option.
Private Medical Insurance Registered
I am currently affliated with a number of private medical insurance companies. Please check with your provider as to whether therapy sessions are included in your policy cover and obtain a pre-authorisation number to start therapy. On occassion providers will cover a proportion of the session fee and this can be discussed at intial contact. Once a pre-authorisation number is obtained initial assessment sessions can be scheduled. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Cancellation policy
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend your appointment. Where more than 24 hours notice is given, I will attempt to reschedule your session to another time slot within the same week. For sessions cancelled with 24 hours or less notice of the appointment time, or for missed appointments the full fee will be charged.
Appointment times
I offer appointments during the following times:
Monday - 9am - 7pm
Tuesday - 9am - 7pm
Wednesday - 9am - 5pm
Thursday - 9am - 2pm
Friday - please contact me for availability.
To make an appointment please call, text or email me and I will confirm my current availability.
The first session
The initial assessment is your chance to meet me at my practice to try out the counselling process without any obligation to continue. Working collaboratively we will explore a brief history, what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve from your counselling process. You will have the opportunity to understand more about how I work and together we will formulate a plan for your therapy process, which will remain under regular review to ensure we are meeting your specific needs.
Frequency of sessions
Sessions take place weekly to ensure a strong therapeutic relationship is established and gives the best opportunity to gain what you need from your therapy process. Once established, fortnightly or monthly sessions are an option. EMDR requires regular weekly attendance once in active processing. I understand life is busy and it is not always possible to attend a regular appointment slot. I aim to be as flexible as I can, so please get in touch to discuss your individual needs.
Therapy length
The therapeutic process is unique to each individual, for some 6-12 sessions will be enough, for others with more complex issues long-term psychotherapy may be more appropriate. At your first session we can understand your difficulties in more depth and agree an initial course of therapy, which will be reviewed as part of your ongoing process.
Improvements following therapy
Therapy occurs in a co-created, safe and professional working relationship and requires regular attendance and engagement. Each clients difficulties, therapy journey and outcome is unique to them, the process often feels positive and exciting and at times uncomfortable or painful. Clients frequently report a reduction in symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression and improved coping ability, as well as the emergence of feeling empowered, more resilient and able to manage their own life. A sense of emotional freedom and liberation from the past.
Location
My practice is based within The West Street Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, Fareham. A 5 minute walk from the bus station, 10 minute walk from the train station. The Centre is easily accessible from Portsmouth and Southampton via junction 11 of the M27.
Data Protection
I take client confidentiality seriously. Natalia Hallam Counselling is registered with ICO, so please be assured your personal data will be protected at all times. You can view my privacy notice here
Corporate Service
Staff well-being is becoming an increasingly important aspect of running a business. Whether your company is large or small I am able to offer a package of counselling sessions to your employees with no set up or ongoing fees. Sessions can be agreed on a weekly basis and invoiced monthly.
