FAQ'S

Clinical psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals.  They are trained to with people of all ages and ability, and can use a wide-range of assessments and evidence-based treatments.  You can find out more about the different approaches and areas of specialism for members of the team here (link to meet the team), here (link to 1:1 assessment and therapy, and here (link to treatment approaches)

Yes. We appreciate the importance of having a safe and confidential space to be able to feel comfortable to talk through the difficulties you are experiencing.  Clinical Psychologists are bound by strict confidentiality. Information from your sessions will only be shared with other professionals such as referring Doctors or when psychological care is being offered as part of medico-legal work or if we agree together that sharing certain details would help support you or your child. We will always discuss this with you first and agree what will be shared and with whom. Any requested reports are shared with you first before they go to other professionals.

The only exception is if we are told that someone is at risk of seriously harming themselves or others, or if a crime has been disclosed, we have a legal duty to share this information with appropriate services. If this happens, we will explain what needs to be shared, why, and with whom.

You can find out more about our fees for our different services on the ‘fees’ page – click on the ‘fees’ section on the menu at the top of this page.

If you are self-funding, sessions can be paid by cash on the day or by bank transfer the day before. Sessions may not go ahead if payment has not been received.

If you are using private health insurance, Evolving Minds will invoice your insurer directly. It is your responsibility to check whether you have an excess or shortfall to pay; if so, we will invoice you for this. Please note that insurers often do not cover missed appointments or late cancellations (less than 48 hours’ notice), and you will be charged the full session fee.

If your employer is funding sessions, written agreement and invoicing details must be arranged before sessions begin. Invoices will be sent directly to your employer.

Head to our 1:1 assessment and therapy page here that talks you through what to expect at different stages of working with us.  

This is a common question. Recommended session numbers can vary and are informed by guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for specific mental health difficulties and therapies. However, therapy is individual, and the number of sessions will depend on your goals and the approach that best suits you.

At Evolving Minds, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that supports you moving towards your goals. For some people, this may mean meeting for two or three sessions to better understand their needs; for others, it may involve longer-term work.

Your initial assessment will help you and your psychologist develop a tailored treatment plan, including an estimate of how many sessions may be helpful. We regularly review progress with you to ensure sessions feel useful and aligned with your goals. We typically work in blocks of six sessions, followed by a review. At this point, further sessions may be offered, or you may agree together to plan for ending sessions.

You can get in touch by using our “Contact Us” form or by emailing us directly at info@evolvingmindsconsultancy.co.uk.

Clinical Psychologists in the UK are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which sets standards for training, professional conduct, and ethics. Many are also members of the British Psychological Society (BPS), which provides additional professional guidance and supports best practice.

All clincial psychologists at Evolving Minds are registered with the HCPC.

When seeking psychological therapy it is always recommended that you check that your therapist is suitably qualified and regulated.  All Clinical Psychologists are required to be registered with the HCPC in order to practice.  You are able to search on the HCPC website to check that your psychologist is registered.

Yes, we are registered with several providers, including Bupa, Aviva, and WPA. We recommend contacting your insurer in advance to confirm whether your policy covers our fees and whether any excess applies.

If your insurer is not listed, please get in touch with us, we may be able to register with them to support you.

Yes, we offer remote sessions via Zoom. We aim to make sessions as accessible as possible,  for some people, remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, while others find attending in person provides a helpful, contained space.

We can also offer a combination of in-person and remote sessions if that works best for you. You can discuss these options during your initial telephone call with our team.

Yes, we offer in-person sessions at our consulting rooms in Hursley at Hampshire Wellbeing Rooms. We really value being able to meet in person, as it can provide a supportive and connected space to work together. Our confidential therapy rooms are set within beautiful grounds, offering the opportunity to walk and ground yourself before or after sessions. There is also a café on-site should you wish to start or end your time there.

Incorporating movement outdoors as part of sessions can also be an option if this would be helpful for you. This is something you can discuss with your psychologist during your assessment.