Counselling and Psychotherapy in North-East London, Essex, and Online
Get In Touch
Please fill out this contact form if you would like to book an initial session with me.
You can also call me on 07721872160 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Practicalities
Where do I work?
I used to work in Central London at offices in Mayfair and Oxford Circus. However, since the Covid pandemic came and went and people began to work from home a lot more, I now primarily conduct sessions online over Zoom or Teams. This enables me to see clients who live in various places, not just in the local vicinity. I am based on the borders of North-East London and Essex, but by working online I can see clients from all over the UK.
When do I work?
I work Monday – Friday and can offer clients sessions during the day and early evening, subject to availability. Once I agree to work with a client, they are given a slot which is dedicated to them on the same day and time every week.
How long is a therapy session?
Sessions are 50 minutes long and are held once a week, although sometimes I will arrange to see clients more often if needed.
What do I charge?
I charge £85 per session, to be paid via bank transfer ahead of each session. Clients can also pay for a block of sessions in advance if they wish.
What happens in the first session?
The initial session I have with clients is a bit like an assessment session. I will gather some basic information about you and ask you a bit about your reasons for wanting to start therapy. I will explain a bit about the way I work and answer any questions you might have. And hopefully as a result of that session, you can decide if you feel comfortable with me and want to go ahead with therapy.
How long will therapy take?
This is a common question people ask and one that is difficult to answer until we begin working together. It may be that the issues you are bringing are quite straightforward and can be dealt with quickly, so you may only require short-term therapy which could be as few as 12 sessions. Or it could be that you are dealing with more complex issues which are going to take time to work through.
That said, I should be able to get an idea of whether our work is likely to be short or longer term in the first few sessions we have together, so I can give you some indication of that early on. We would also review our work together on a regular basis.
What happens if you miss a session?
Clients pay for a weekly slot for the duration of the time they work with me.
Where possible, with advance notice, I may be able to re-arrange a session if you are going to be away. However, this is not always possible, particularly when my schedule is full.
What happens when I am away?
I tend to take around 8 weeks off over the course of the year, including over Christmas and New Year. I will give you plenty of notice when I intend to take breaks, unless it's an emergency. You do not need to pay for your weekly slot when I am away.
What about confidentiality?
The material that clients share with me during our work together remains strictly confidential, aside from in a few unique circumstances as detailed in the BACP ethical framework, which I abide by. These can be discussed when we meet, or you can find the information on the BACP website.
As a requirement of my work as a professional, I also undertake clinical supervision with a registered counselling and psychotherapy supervisor where I discuss client cases. However, to protect client anonymity I do not share any of my clients’ personal details with my supervisor, so clients cannot be identified.
Am I a registered member of any professional counselling or psychotherapy bodies?
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) which is one of the main professional bodies for therapy in the UK. They only accept members who are highly qualified, commit to ongoing training and development, and follow a strict code of ethics.
I am also fully insured with Howdens, a specialty counselling and psychotherapy insurer.
How do you make an appointment?
There are a few different ways you can get in touch to make an appointment.
You can fill out this contact form.
You can email me at: info@saffmittentherapy.co.uk
Or you can call me on: 07721872160.
And if you have any questions you want to ask before making an appointment, please reach out and I will aim to get back to you within 24 hours. Thanks.
What is my privacy policy?
As a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I handle all personal information in line with UK GDPR. I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) as required for data protection compliance.
When you contact me via this website, I will collect information including your name and contact details, and any other information you choose to share at that point. If we begin working together, I will also hold confidential session notes and relevant personal details to support our therapeutic work. Client records are kept for a minimum of seven years after therapy ends, in line with professional and legal guidance. Please be assured though, all personal data is stored securely - whether digitally or on paper - and is only accessible to me. I use encrypted devices and secure platforms to protect your information. I will never use your data for marketing purposes.
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You can also object to or restrict certain types of processing. If you’d like to exercise these rights, or find out more, please contact me directly.