Sessions are 50 minutes and take place once a week.  The regularity of weekly therapy, on the same day and time, is an important aspect of the work.

My session fees are £80 for individuals and £120 for couples.

Unless there are reasons to agree to a fixed number of sessions, I work in an open-ended way and will review progress with you over time.  You are free to end therapy at any time but I might advise working towards an ending, rather than ending abruptly.

Once the work has started you will be invoiced monthly, in arrears.

Yes, you will be charged for missed sessions.*

*Obviously life happens and in some circumstances there will be flexibility. This can be discussed in your sessions.

I either see clients in person or online via Zoom.  For couples working online, it is ideal to join sessions from the same location, using the same device. The location will need to be private and confidential.

I abide by the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and am committed to providing a confidential service to all my clients.  There may be exceptions to this if, for example, I believe there is a risk of serious harm to you or others, or if I have a legal obligation to disclose information.  But I would discuss this with you in advance. 

You can use the ‘Contact’ page on this website, or contact me directly by email (info@kammingpsychotherapy.com) or phone (079496743241).

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a talking therapy.

Sometimes we can feel stuck without fully understanding why.

Psychotherapy helps you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Sessions offer a supportive and confidential space where you can talk freely, helping you make sense of difficulties and develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others.

It can help with issues such as:

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression

• Trauma and PTSD

• Relationship problems

• Grief and loss

• Low self-esteem

• Anger management

• Life transitions and personal growth

During psychotherapy, a therapist may help you:

• Explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

• Identify patterns that contribute to problems

• Develop coping skills

• Challenge unhelpful beliefs

• Improve communication and relationships

• Set goals and work toward positive changes

Psychotherapy can be conducted individually, with couples, families, or groups, and may be short-term or long-term depending on a person's needs.

People choose couples therapy for many different reasons. It isn't only for relationships in crisis—many couples use it to strengthen an already healthy relationship or navigate a major life transition.

Some of the most common reasons include:

• Communication problems: Conversations frequently turn into arguments, misunderstandings, defensiveness, or one or both partners feel unheard.

• Recurring conflict: The same disagreements keep resurfacing without resolution, whether about chores, finances, parenting, or family relationships.

• Loss of emotional or physical intimacy: Partners may feel disconnected, lonely, or notice changes in affection, trust, or sexual intimacy.

• Rebuilding trust: After infidelity, secrecy, broken promises, or other breaches of trust, couples often seek support to decide how to move forward.

• Major life changes: Events such as moving, changing jobs, becoming parents, retirement, illness, or caring for aging relatives can put new pressure on a relationship.

• Parenting disagreements: Differences in parenting styles, discipline, or balancing family responsibilities are a common source of stress.

• Financial stress: Money concerns, different spending habits, debt, or disagreements about financial goals can create ongoing tension.

• Differences in values or goals: Couples may discover they have different expectations about careers, children, religion, where to live, or how to spend their time.

• Mental or physical health challenges: Depression, anxiety, chronic illness, substance use, or other health concerns can affect the relationship as well as the individual.

• Considering separation: Some couples seek therapy to determine whether they want to stay together or to separate in a respectful, constructive way.

Many people also attend therapy proactively, for example to:

• Prepare for marriage or long-term commitment.

• Improve conflict resolution skills.

• Strengthen emotional connection.

• Learn healthier ways to support one another.

• Navigate intercultural, blended-family, or long-distance relationship challenges.

Research suggests that couples therapy can be helpful for many couples, particularly when both partners are willing to participate and work on agreed-upon goals. Success doesn't necessarily mean "saving" the relationship—it can also mean communicating more effectively, making decisions with greater clarity, or ending a relationship in a healthier way if that is ultimately the best outcome.

If you're asking because you're considering couples therapy yourself, I can also explain what a typical first session looks like and how to tell whether a therapist is a good fit.