Frequently Asked Questions
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No! You do not need a GP referral to access our services. However, a GP referral may be necessary for insurance reimbursements.
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As a private practice, we do not work directly with insurance companies. Typically, our clients self-pay. However, it is always worth checking with your insurance provider if they can provide partial or full coverage for sessions.
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Unfortunately, we cannot offer official diagnoses. However, we can help you to better understand your symptoms and help you to begin the process of pursuing/receiving a diagnosis elsewhere.
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Yes! As long as your medication is prescribed by a legitimate practitioner, this is okay and can be disclosed to your therapist at the intake.
We do not offer medication or medical advice.
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Our diverse team of therapists offer a variety of techniques including CBT, schema therapy, DBT techniques, mindfulness, and somatic experiencing to name a few. We also all specialize in different presenting problems/issues. To learn more about what techniques and specialties we work with, check out our team bios here!
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All of our therapists tend to work on a long-term basis, but we leave the choice up to you! The benefit of having a private therapist means you are not limited to how long your therapeutic journey lasts.
We typically estimate the minimum treatment time to be six months, but this can vary depending on your specific needs.
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We offer all of our services both online and in-person. Each individual session lasts between 50 - 55 minutes. Typically, clients begin with sessions once a week or once every other week. However, ultimately it is up to you to decide the frequency of sessions. If you are unsure of what is best for you and your situation, your therapist will help guide you into making the best decision for you.
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The intake will be a holistic overview of you and your history. It will cover topics such as your upbringing, relationships with family, friends or a partner, as well as topics such as your work life or hobbies. You could also start to think about your goals for therapy to further discuss with your therapist.
Please keep in mind, it is common to be asked about your trauma history in your intake appointment; however, you always have the right to deny to answer should you not feel comfortable sharing any information.
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We offer a free consultation to every potential client who reaches out to the practice. You will meet with your psychologist of choice for a 20 minute consultation either online or at our office. This will be to assess if there is a good fit between you and your psychologist, and for us to see how we might help you. From here, you can either book an intake session straight away with your psychologist or take some extra time to consider all your options.
Set up your free consultation here.
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Occasionally, some of our therapists might be on a waiting list. However, due to the size of our team, there will usually be a therapist available to meet with you for an initial consultation. We aim to meet with any potential client within one month of contact.
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Clients are invoiced once a month, at the end of each month, by their individual practitioner (unless otherwise discussed). Payments need to be made within 7 days of receiving the invoice. Payments typically happen via bank transfer but alternate options could be discussed with your therapist.
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Pricing per session varies on the therapist you would be working with. Our pricing generally ranges from €90-110 for a 55-minute session. We also offer a sliding scale for people with low income or who may have specific financial needs. Couple’s therapy sessions are 90-minutes and have a surcharge of €15 on top of the normal rate.
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Everything you disclose to your therapist will remain confidential unless: you ask to share specific information with someon, your therapist as reason to believe you are at risk to yourself or another person, or a legal court has requested information to be disclosed.
You can learn more about the confidentially rules we follow as NIP psychologists here.