FAQ

To get in touch to arrange an initial assessment appointment, please use our enquiry form or email enquiries@mycalmtherapy.com. We will then be in touch to arrange a brief, free, initial call to discuss your needs and whether we can offer support. We can then book you in for a detailed initial assessment or advise you further.

You do not need a referral to use our service. You can self-refer directly using our enquiry form on the website or email us at enquire@mycalmtherapy.com.

For a 60 to 90-minute initial virtual assessment appointment, we charge £150.

Following the initial assessment, we charge £120 for a 50-minute therapy appointment.

For supervision, training, or consultations pricing please contact us through our enquiry form or email. 

If you cancel your appointment within 2 working days, you will be charged 50% of the fee.

We apologise but no refund can be given for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, and you will be charged 100% of the fee.

We will inform you in advance of any planned absences for holidays or professional commitments. We will aim to give you a minimum of 48 hours' notice of cancelled appointments, where it is possible. We will only cancel an appointment if it is completely unavoidable.

Your confidentiality will be maintained in accordance with the legal and professional frameworks set out by BPS, The Data Protection Act 1998, and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). For your security, we are also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office as data controllers.

All your information will be kept confidential and will only be shared with authorised persons/organisations under three conditions:

• You have requested and consented for your information to be shared.
• We have been instructed by law to breach confidentiality.
• There is imminent danger to yourself and/or others where information is necessary to safeguard life. In all cases, we will attempt to discuss with you beforehand unless there is an immediate concern.

In all cases, we will attempt to discuss this with you beforehand unless there is an immediate concern.

What is Integrative therapy?

This is where your Psychologist will use a combined approach of different evidence-based therapies to meet your individual needs.

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and what we do (behaviours) are connected. If one of these is changed, it can alter the others.

We can often fall into patterns of thinking and reacting a certain way, which can directly impact how we feel, how we see ourselves, and how we see the world. CBT can help us notice these patterns, notice the ways we think and respond, and explore how these can be changed to support us in feeling better and understanding ourselves more.

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT is based on the idea that life can be painful and we can embrace our thoughts and emotions rather than fighting or feeling guilty about them. ACT is about facing our difficulties head-on rather than avoiding them, which can lead to more stress.

What is Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)?

Compassion Focused Therapy or CFT aims to help us deal with shame and self-criticism, which can often impact our mental wellbeing. CFT can help us regulate our mood, increase feelings of safety, self-acceptance, and our ability to comfort ourselves.

What is Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT aims to teach us how to live and be present in the moment, help us develop healthy ways of coping with stress, support us in managing our emotions, and improve our relationships with others.

What is Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?

Interpersonal Therapy or IPT is based on helping us learn about ourselves, our relationships with others, and our social interactions. It can focus on unresolved grief, difficult life transitions, role disputes, and interpersonal difficulties.