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Sessions & Fees

Supporting your wellbeing at a pace that feels right for you

Sessions

I offer individual counselling and integrative psychotherapy for adults aged 18 and over, online throughout the UK and on a limited in-person basis from my therapy room in Purbeck, Dorset.

Sessions are usually up to 60 minutes and may be weekly or fortnightly. Therapy can be short-term, longer-term or open-ended, depending on your needs and what feels right for you.

EMDR preparation and resourcing is usually be incorporated into regular therapy sessions and is charged at the standard therapy rate. When we agree to move into dedicated EMDR Therapy processing, sessions allow up to 80 minutes and are charged at the EMDR session rate.

EMDR sessions do not need to be consecutive. Where appropriate, regular integrative therapy can continue between EMDR appointments, allowing us to adapt the pace and focus of the work together.

Online appointments are held through Zanda Health, a secure, GDPR-compliant platform that also manages appointments and reminders.

Online Therapy

Weekly Sessions

£55 - 60 minuets

Fortnightly Sessions

£60 - 60 minuets

Extended Sessions

£90 - 90 minuets

In-Person Therapy

Weekly Sessions

£60 - 60 minuets

Fortnightly Sessions

£70 - 60 minuets

Limited availability in
Purbeck, Dorset

EMDR Therapy

Online

£80 - Up to 80 minuets

In person

    £100 - Up to 80 minuets

Pay-as-you-go rates shown
Discounted EMDR packages
are also available.

​​​​​Block bookings: Advance payment arrangements can be available on request, for an agreed block of sessions.

Any applicable reduction will be confirmed in writing.

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Payment & Cancellations

Sessions are payable by bank transfer before each appointment or in advance where a block booking has been agreed. If you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment, please give at least 48 hours’ notice by email, telephone or text.

 

Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice, and missed appointments, will normally be charged at the full agreed fee. Exceptional and unforeseen circumstances may be considered individually.

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Melanie Rivera ​

MBACP, BSc (Hons), FD Degree, Dip HE

Counsellor & Integrative Psychotherapist

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