A little of the practical side, so you know what to expect before we begin.
Weekly sessions
Individual sessions last 60 minutes and usually take place at the same time each week. In our first session, we’ll agree on a regular weekly appointment time that is reserved for you for the duration of our work together.
Meeting consistently, at the same time each week, is an important part of the work. The continuity and reliability of a regular appointment can be therapeutic in itself and helps create the conditions for meaningful progress.
Because this time is held exclusively for you, the full session fee applies if an appointment is missed or cancelled. Unlike an occasional appointment, a regular weekly slot is reserved specifically for you and is often difficult to offer to someone else at short notice.
If you would like a longer session, extended appointments can also be arranged at a pro-rated fee. The fee reflects not only our time together, but also the professional work surrounding each session, including preparation, relevant reading or research, and the keeping of confidential clinical notes.
Online and in person
For the moment, all sessions are held online, via Zoom.
Booking your first appointment
To arrange an initial session, please email me at sam@drsambarcham.com.
Please include the country you live in and your general availability, as this helps me respond more accurately about how I can work with you and which appointment times may be available.
I aim to reply as promptly as possible, although during busier periods it may take up to 48 hours.
Rescheduling / Cancellations
If you need to reschedule an appointment, it is usually possible, especially if I’m given advance notice. I’m grateful for as much notice as you can provide, as this makes it easier for me to offer you an alternative time.
Cancellations or changes made with less than 3 days’ notice are subject to a late cancellation fee, as it is usually very difficult to fill an appointment slot at shorter notice.
Fees and payment
I accept payment by bank transfer or by Wise.
The first session fee is settled in advance to confirm the appointment.
After our first session, if we’ve agreed to continue working together, I’m happy to invoice monthly unless you’d prefer a different arrangement.
Breaks throughout the year
I usually take the following breaks, and I’ll always let you know in advance if anything changes:
- 2 weeks at Easter
- The month of August (for 2026 it is exceptionally the month of July)
- 2 weeks at Christmas / New Year break