DR. EMILY BLOXHAM

Before starting therapy we do an assessment. Here's what you can expect from an initial meeting: we will complete some registration information and begin the assessment.

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An assessment may take place over one or more sessions, depending on the issues discussed. The aim is to ensure we have a good understanding of the issues you would like help with. I will ask you some questions about these and we will also talk about your personal background and your life more generally. All of this information helps me to get to know you as a person. We may also use some questionnaires.

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At the end of the assessment we are likely to better understand how the problem developed and what keeps it going. I will make some recommendations based on our assessment and together we will think about what may help you in managing the problem and whether therapy would be useful. If you choose to go ahead with therapy we will sign a brief contract which outlines each of our responsibilities regarding attendance and cancellations, payment and confidentiality.

Before we begin therapy we will discuss and agree how we will work together. We can also discuss the frequency and number of sessions. Typically people attend weekly appointments.

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The length of treatment varies; some may find a single session helpful; others may attend for 20 sessions or longer. We will make a personalised plan based on the assessment and and then review progress. Regular reviews are helpful as they give us an opportunity to evaluate and discuss progress to date.

Initial assessment sessions or subsequent therapy sessions of 50 minutes are charged at £120.00; longer sessions are charged pro rata. The charges for online appointments and in person appointments are the same.

Assessment and discharge reports are charged at the hourly rate of £120.00.