EMDR Fees

What's the difference between a 50-minute and an 80-minute session?

Your first appointment is a 50-minute consultation (£100). We talk about what's brought you to therapy, your history and your goals, and decide together whether EMDR is a good fit. Once we begin reprocessing, 80-minute sessions (£145) give enough time to work through a memory and finish feeling settled, which is hard to do in 50 minutes.

How many EMDR sessions will I need?

It depends on what you're working on. A single traumatic event can often be processed in 3–12 sessions. Complex or childhood trauma usually takes longer. We'll review progress regularly, and you're never locked into a set number of sessions.

How much does an EMDR intensive cost?

Each intensive day runs from 10am to 4.30pm, with around five hours of focused therapy and breaks built in. All-inclusive packages, covering your consultation, preparation, intensive days and a follow-up review, are £950 for one day, £1,495 for two days, £2,150 for three days and £2,995 for five days. Intensive days can also be booked on their own from £650. Read more on the EMDR intensives page.

Is online EMDR the same price?

Yes. Online sessions are the same price as the listed fees. Face-to-face sessions at The Tower Clinic in Cookridge, Leeds (8 Tinshill Lane, LS16 7AP) are an additional £15 to cover room hire.

Can I use private health insurance?

It depends on your insurer and your policy. Please check with your provider before your first session to see whether EMDR therapy is covered.

How do I pay?

You'll receive an invoice to pay before each session. For intensives, a £150 non-refundable deposit secures your dates, and the balance is due 2 weeks before you start.

Can I pay for an intensive in instalments?

Yes. A pay-before-you-start plan lets you spread the balance over 2–3 monthly instalments, with the final payment due 2 weeks before your intensive begins. If a payment is missed, I'll get in touch first. If it can't be made up, your dates are released and anything you've paid, apart from the deposit, is refunded or put towards new dates.

What's your cancellation policy?

50-minute sessions need 72 hours' notice, and longer sessions (80 minutes or more) need 4 days' notice. For intensives, please give 1 week's notice for 1–2 days, 2 weeks for 3–4 days, and 4 weeks for a 5-day intensive. Late cancellations are charged in full, though I'll always try to reschedule where I can.

What if private therapy isn't affordable for me right now?

I understand that private fees aren't possible for everyone. In England you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies for free, or speak to your GP about other local services.