Frequently Asked Questions
Format of Sessions
I offer assessment and therapy either face to face, online or by telephone.
Location
I offer diagnostic assessments and therapy in a comfortable office in Walberton, West Sussex.
I see clients for therapy in person from Chichester through to Hove, and north to Midhurst, Petworth, Storrington and Pulborough, and South to Shoreham, Worthing, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.
For clients with neurological or severe physical difficulties, I work in West and East Sussex, Hampshire and South Surrey. I am able to travel at an additional cost.
If you like the idea of online therapy, you can be anywhere in the country! I typically use Zoom or Microsoft Teams for sessions.
Hours
I am available for therapy and consultation between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. I work one evening a week and these appointments will be reserved for online appointments only.
Fees
Therapy
For clients who are funding themselves, my fees are £120 per hour for assessment and therapy sessions. Case managers and Legal professionals working on behalf of neurological clients should contact the service for therapy, travel and consultation fees.
Diagnostic ADHD assessment
Preliminary Assessment £225.00
Initial consultation to assess whether signs suggest an ADHD diagnosis is a strong possibility and a full ADHD assessment is indicated. Administer rating scales. Review of background forms.
Full Assessment £725.00 (less £225.00 if preliminary assessment completed)
In detail, gold standard assessment. Use of recognised, structured interview. Administer further scales. Detailed history taken. Other/informant feedback. Includes feedback session to discuss results, recommendations and next steps.
Referrals
I am happy for you to contact Cogniful Psychology directly or for a health professional to refer. I am currently only accepting self-funded clients, NHS funded clients or legal funded clients. I do not currently offer services to health insurance funded clients.
Interventions Offered
- Neuro-psychological Assessments to inform rehabilitation
- Mental Capacity Assessments
- Diagnostic ADHD assessments
- One to one therapy sessions
- Attendance at professional meetings or telephone contact with others involved in your care.
- Written reports, development of guidelines and construction of personalised client workbooks.
- Provision of training sessions on request.
Initial Contact
Private therapy is a personal and financial investment. Cogniful Psychology offer a free 15 minute call so I can be confident that that I am the right person to meet your needs. It also provides you the opportunity to assess if you feel we are a good fit. I am connected to a network of other professionals who I can refer you on to if I believe you would would benefit from seeing someone with a different specialism.
Urgent Care
I am unable to provide crisis support and I am unlikely to be able to offer urgent appointments between pre-agreed sessions. Please contact your G.P if you are in crisis, or dial 999 if you are at imminent risk of harm.