Get in Touch for a Consultation
Starting therapy is a personal decision and it’s important that you feel comfortable with your therapist.
I provide an initial consultation where we can discuss your therapy requirements in more detail. This is also a good opportunity to explore whether we would be a good fit to work together.
What to Expect from the Consultation
Session Fees
Following your consultation, online video sessions are £100-£125 per 50-minute session, depending on the type and length of therapy.
I am an accredited provider with Aetna, Aviva, AXA PPP, BUPA, Cigna and Evernorth, Nuffield Health, SAGA and WPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Each session lasts 50 minutes, usually taking place once a week at an agreed time.
-
It depends on your goals and the depth of work you’d like to do. Some people come for a few sessions, others for longer-term therapy, we can discuss this during your initial consultation.
-
The content of your sessions is kept strictly confidential. As a BABCP accredited practitioner, I adhere to strict standards of conduct, performance and ethics, which includes the responsibility to manage your information confidentially and in line with GDPR. Anything you share will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. I am registered for data protection with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). There are legal and ethical limitations of this confidentiality which are further explained in the Therapy Contract.
-
If you’d like to move forward, we’ll arrange your first full session at a mutually convenient time. There’s no pressure to decide immediately.
-
You can do this by contacting me via email at contact@helenwoodspsychotherapy.com or by phone on 07984 350374 or by booking an appointment using the link above.
-
My training and experience enables me to work with a wide range of issues such as Depression and Anxiety, including GAD, OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Health Anxiety and Social Anxiety. In addition, I can help with Low Self Esteem, Imposter Syndrome, Burnout and Stress, as well as Communication and Relationship Problems, Sleep Difficulties, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, and managing Long Term Health Conditions. Please see ‘Issues I Treat’ section for a full list.
-
Research shows that online therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions. More and more people are opting for online therapy as a convenient and effective alternative to in-person appointments.
-
This is not a crisis service. If you are having suicidal thoughts that you may act on, please call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
Accreditations and Professional Standards
Being an accredited member of both Interpersonal Psychotherapy UK (IPTUK) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), I adhere to their ethical frameworks. I continue to engage in professional development and supervision to ensure the highest standards of care.
I also work in partnership with trusted organisations and colleagues across the mental health field, ensuring you receive a safe, professional, and supportive service.
