Fees and Practicalities

A Clear, Gentle Approach to the Practical Side of Therapy

I want the practical aspects of therapy to feel as calm and straightforward as the therapeutic work itself. This page outlines everything you need to know about fees, session length, availability, and how we work together with transparency, flexibility, and care.

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How Often We Meet

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In general, weekly sessions provide the optimum rhythm for therapy, allowing clients to build momentum while also giving space to process and integrate insights between appointments. That said, some clients prefer fortnightly sessions for practical reasons, and that can work well too.

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This is not a fixed decision.

 

Many clients start with regular weekly sessions for a period, and as the work evolves, we may transition to fortnightly appointments. I take a flexible approach to scheduling when it serves the overall progress and outcome of the work, always keeping consistency at the heart of the therapeutic process. Regular engagement, whatever the rhythm, is a key factor in achieving meaningful and lasting change.

There is no minimum commitment.

You can pause, stop, or return at any time. Although this could affect the amount you pay if you are leaving and returning in 2027.

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A Special Offer from the 1st April 2026

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To celebrate my recent rebrand, I’m delighted to offer a 30% fee reduction for all clients who begin paid sessions with me from 1st April 2026.

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This feels like a meaningful way to mark this new chapter and to welcome those who feel ready to begin  or continue  their therapeutic journey with me.

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The reduced rate will continue to apply beyond 2026 for clients who have worked with me for a minimum of four weeks and who have not taken a break of more than three consecutive weeks at any point during our time together.

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For clients attending regular fortnightly sessions, the three- and four-week periods referred to above apply in line with their usual session rhythm.

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A genuine commitment to the work, and the possibility of real transformation, are not just important to me they sit at the centre of why I do this work at all. It is through steady, consistent engagement that something truly meaningful can unfold, often in ways that reach far beyond what first brings someone to therapy.

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Reduced‑rate sessions: are available for mature students. If you are a mature student and cost is a concern then please email me to join my waiting list.

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You can join my waiting list by sending an email to connect@helenwardtherapy.com. 

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Payment

Payment is made by bank transfer 24 hours before your session. If you need a different arrangement, we can talk about what would work best for you.

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Cancellations

Life happens. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for 24 hours’ notice. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged in full, unless there are exceptional circumstances — and we can always talk about this with care and understanding.

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