Unchained Therapy FAQs

About Unchained Therapy

Unchained Therapy is located in the UK .
National and international clients are welcome to access therapy here with this knowledge.

You must be over 18 to access therapy here.

A medical diagnosis of PTSD or trauma is not required for eligibility, but there is an assessment process to complete before therapy can begin.

Costs

How much does it cost?
It's £80 per session

What if I can't afford that?
Please get in touch - there are some reduced fee places available, but there may be a wait for them.

How do I pay?
Payments can be made via BACS and PayPal

When do I pay?
Payments must be made before any therapy session unless this has been previously discussed.

About therapy sessions

How long is a therapy session?
Each therapy session is 60 minutes, but there can be flexibility around this depending on what works best for you.

How often should I have a therapy session?
Weekly therapy is usually recommended, but there can be flexibility around this too.

Are face-to-face therapy sessions part of the service?
No, Unchained Therapy offers therapy via videocall or phonecall.
This keeps session costs low and offers real flexibility around appointment times.
And no travelling!
Talk with me from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you live in the world.

Video and phone call platforms
For video calls, the main platforms I use are WhatsApp or Teams.
For audio-only therapy sessions, I use WhatsApp.

What days/times are therapy sessions available?

Therapy sessions appointments can be arranged for Mondays between 11am and 6.30pm, Tuesdays between 10 am and 6.30pm, Wednesdays between 10am and 4pm and Thursdays between 1.45pm and 6.30pm.
Again, there is some flexibility around this.

How many therapy sessions might I need?
Unchained Therapy does not limit therapy sessions because trauma, anxiety, anger and depression can take time and patience to resolve.
You decide when you're ready to finish therapy.
The aim is that when you're ready to end therapy you're feeling pretty much like this:

Will an assessment be made about me?

Yes. This is because an assessment is about your protection and well-being should you come into therapy here. Therapy is emotional work, and being in the right mindset is important.

Assessment looks at your general state of psychological and emotional well-being, your reasons for wishing to access therapy here, and your determination to change your current life situation.

The assessment is in two parts - a self-assessment form to be filled out by you and returned before therapy begins. The form asks for basic information such as identification details and family situation, as well as your perspective on your current state of psychological and emotional well-being.

The second part of the assessment will be undertaken by Kath through talking and listening to you. This helps determine that you are in the right mindset for therapy and that knowing your therapeutic needs and expectations, Kath is assured that she can meet them effectively.

Therapeutic Expectations and Agreement

This is a document that you would need to read and acknowledge before therapy begins. It lays out expectations around issues like confidentiality, data protection, fees, cancellations and record keeping.

Records

A record is held for every client. It comprises your assessment form, a copy of the therapeutic agreement and session progress notes. Copies of specific emails, texts or app messages may also be kept, if the situation warrants that. All records are kept locked away when not in use and destroyed after six years.
You are most welcome to see your records whenever you wish.

If you're unsure if therapy is right for you, that's OK. It's a big decision.

But, if you'd like to talk it through with Kath, then phone or email to arrange your free, no-obligation 45 minute chat.