I determine my fees based on a combination of the financial situation of each individual client, and the average fees across my caseload. Doing this allows me to charge less for those on lower incomes and better serve the whole community by making my services available to a wider range of people. So, while my standard fee is £120 per session, I have some spaces available at lower rates. The number of sessions I can offer at these lower rates is dependent on the number of clients willing and able to pay the higher rates; the more clients who are willing and able to pay higher fees, the more clients to whom I can offer lower fees. As illustrated below, if you can afford it, I ask that high and very high earners pay the corresponding fees, to facilitate this. I have now made this part of my standard therapeutic contract, so it is essential that you engage with this choice authentically, as signing up for therapy means agreeing to abide by my fee philosophy. Please note: I do not believe in means testing for client fees, so I choose to put my trust in my clients when it comes to choosing a fair fee.

 
I always discuss and agree fees with each client on an individual basis, which we can do via email, or in our initial consultation (for which there is no charge at all, regardless of your financial situation). The structure below is intended as an overview, and need not be adhered to rigidly - if you feel able to pay somewhere between one of the standard rates, please let me know, and I would be happy to discuss this with you. I review my fees with my clients over the course of longer therapies, and that is explained in all my therapy contracts. And, as it states there, a review does not necessarily mean a change or an increase. The fee we agree at the start is part of the contract.

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Update on current availability: I currently have availability for in-person sessions in Peckham, on Tuesday afternoon and evening and for remote/online sessions on Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings. I am currently operating below my standard fee on average, meaning I do not have any reduced fee places at the moment and actively need to take on more clients who can pay my higher fees. You are welcome to get in touch if you can afford at least my standard fee.

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 - Dr. Steve Young, July 2026.