Beginning support can feel easier when the practical details are clear.
InnerSentia Therapies starts with a free initial chat. This gives you space to ask questions, briefly share what you are looking for, and decide whether the support feels like a suitable fit.
If it feels right to continue, the next step is an Initial Assessment & Therapy Session. This is a longer first paid session where there is time to understand what has been happening, explore your goals and begin therapeutic work.
There is no pressure to continue after any step.
Fees are the same for online and face-to-face appointments.
Online sessions are available across the UK. Face-to-face appointments are available in Houghton-le-Spring.
A brief, no-pressure first conversation to ask questions, check suitability and decide whether you would like to book an Initial Assessment & Therapy Session.
This is not a therapy session and you do not need to explain everything in detail.
A longer first paid session where there is time to understand what has been happening, explore what you would like support with, clarify goals and begin therapeutic work.
This session may include assessment, reflective conversation, practical exploration and, where appropriate, the first therapeutic intervention.
A focused therapy session shaped around your needs, goals and pace.
Sessions may include reflective conversation, practical exploration, NLP or clinical hypnotherapy, depending on what fits the work and what has been agreed together.
A structured block of support for people who would like a more consistent therapeutic journey rather than booking one session at a time.
This can be suitable for work around anxiety, self-doubt, confidence, overthinking, emotional pressure, stress or meaningful change.
If you are new to InnerSentia Therapies, the free initial chat is usually the first step. It gives us a brief opportunity to talk, check suitability and decide whether an Initial Assessment & Therapy Session feels appropriate.
If you have already had a initial chat, you may be ready to book the Initial Assessment & Therapy Session.
After that, you can decide whether to continue with individual follow-up sessions or discuss whether a six-session programme would be useful.
The fee covers more than the appointment time itself. It includes a calm, professional and psychologically informed space where your experience can be understood with care.
Sessions may include preparation, reflection, therapeutic planning, appropriate use of clinical hypnotherapy or NLP, and adaptation to your pace, goals and needs.
Online sessions are available across the UK. Face-to-face appointments are available in Houghton-le-Spring.
The fee is the same for both formats.
If you are unsure which format would suit you best, this can be discussed during the initial chat.
Some people prefer to book one session at a time. Others like the clarity and continuity of a short programme.
A six-session programme can offer a more structured way to explore patterns, build steadier responses and support meaningful change over time. It is not a promise of a quick fix, but it can provide a clear container for focused work.
A programme can be discussed after the initial chat or after the Initial Assessment & Therapy Session. You do not need to decide before making contact.
Payment and booking details are confirmed through the booking process. Please attend appointments on time and give as much notice as possible if you need to rearrange.
Payment details are provided through the booking process.
Online sessions are available across the UK. Face-to-face appointments are available in Houghton-le-Spring.
If you are unsure which option to book, you are welcome to email first.
If something changes, please get in touch as early as possible so there is more room to rearrange.
I understand that plans can change. The cancellation policy is there to keep the process fair and manageable, while also allowing appointment time to be offered to someone else where possible.
If you contact me more than 48 hours before your appointment, the appointment can be rearranged. If you no longer wish to continue, a full refund can be given.
If you cancel or rearrange within 48 hours of the appointment, 50% of the total fee is retained. A new appointment date and time can then be discussed.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment, the fee is non-refundable. You may still request a new appointment time.
Repeated last-minute cancellations or repeated short-notice rearrangements may mean that I am no longer able to offer further appointments.
InnerSentia Therapies is not a crisis service and does not provide diagnosis, psychiatric treatment, medical advice, ADHD or autism assessment, or replacement support for your GP, NHS services or mental health professionals.
If you need urgent mental health support, feel unable to keep yourself safe, or are worried that someone may be at immediate risk of harm, please contact emergency services, NHS 111, your GP, local crisis support, or Samaritans on 116 123.
You do not need to choose a package, commit to ongoing support, or know exactly what you need before reaching out.
A free initial chat gives you space to ask questions, share a little about what has been happening, and decide whether an Initial Assessment & Therapy Session feels like the right next step.