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Fees
My fee is £140 per hour. Appointments are 60-90 minutes.
Why my fees are higher than the average therapist
I approach my work like a professional musician or athlete engaged in a continuous and life-long process of honing my skills through ‘deliberate practice’. What does ‘deliberate practice’ look like for a therapist? Every week I spend at least 30 minutes reviewing the video recordings of each session from the previous week, analysing key moments and reviewing my approach. In supervision I routinely present video of my work to psychologists who are leaders in the field that I practice, receiving expert feedback.
Years of working like this has resulted in a deep understanding of the therapeutic process and how to bring about profound and life-changing results.
When the therapy process stagnates or never gets off the ground, years can be wasted as well as thousands of pounds. Tragically this is all too common, and there is evidence to suggest therapists tend to become less effective as they get more experienced, probably as a consequence of practicing in a vacuum with limited direct feedback on their work.
First appointment
As a starting point I tend to offer a 2.5 initial session, or two 2-hour sessions ideally within a week. Whilst this is unusual in the wider field of therapy, this way of starting is the standard practice in ISTDP. Having a good amount of time in the first session means there is an opportunity to properly examine, and in some cases resolve, some key issues. Making some significant progress early in the process can also give the work real momentum.
Locations - Bristol
The Redland Practice
Stanley Road
BS6 6PF
The Easton Practice
Unit 15a
The Old Co-op Business Centre
38-42 Chelsea Road
BS5 6AF
Online - I see clients across the UK and internationally.
Practice hours
Redland
Wednesday: Midday to 9pm
Friday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Easton
Tuesday: 9am to 4:30pm
Thursday: 10am to 3pm
Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like to speak to me first, feel free to email me or give me a call.
Email
drsteverock@gmail.com
Phone
07793019263