WPA Members
Therapy through your WPA policy
I am a recognised Consultant Clinical Psychologist provider for WPA Health Insurance. I know that WPA clients are often time poor and value flexibility in meeting times and platforms. With this in mind I work closely with WPA to offer a WPA Fast Track service, with no waiting list, an initial appointment usually within a few days and invoices submitted directly to WPA.
How to use your WPA policy
The process of accessing therapy using your WPA policy is simple and usually only takes a few days.
Arrange a complimentary 15-minute call with me, so we can talk briefly about what you’d like help with and you can decide if I’m the right therapist for you.
Speak to WPA through the WPA Health app, the My WPA portal, or by calling the number on your membership card. They will confirm your cover and if a GP referral is needed. They will then provide a pre-authorisation code for an initial session.
Initial Session where you’ll outline what you're struggling with and together we will create a treatment plan. With your consent I will share this plan with WPA and they will usually authorise three months of treatment.
Ongoing work Every three months, with your consent I will provide a brief update report to WPA and they will authorise another three months of treatment if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In most cases, yes. WPA usually requires a referral from your GP before authorising psychological treatment.
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Yes, where your policy includes family cover and outpatient mental health benefits for dependants. The authorisation process is the same; you make the request on behalf of your child.
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Yes, where your policy includes partners living in the same household. You or your partner is welcome to contact me via the contact me form.
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WPA will cover any type of therapy that is proven to be effective in research and supported by NICE guidelines. This includes all of the therapies I offer, including CBT, EMDR and Schema therapy.
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Your therapy is confidential. WPA will not contact your employer regarding your claim. They will not inform your employer that you have made a mental health claim and they will not share any details of your diagnosis or treatment with your employer. WPA will also not share any information with your GP and I will only contact them if you wish me to do so.
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This comes up reasonably often, particularly where the work is going well and there is more to do. There are usually two options. The first is to request an extension from WPA, which in my experience they are generally happy to agree to when there is a clear rationale for continuing. The second is to continue on a self-funded basis at my standard fee. Either way, there is no break in the work and we will discuss the options together as your initial allowance approaches its end.
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I will invoice WPA directly for your sessions so there will be nothing for you to pay upfront. If your policy includes an excess you will be made aware of this prior to the initial session.
Arranging an initial consultation
The first step is a complimentary 15-minute telephone conversation. There is no charge and no obligation; it is an opportunity for you to talk through what you’d like help with and to decide if I’m the right therapist for you.
If you decide to go ahead, I can talk you through the WPA pre-authorisation process and answer any questions about how it works in practice.
As I’m often in sessions the easiest way to get in touch is via the contact form below. If you’d prefer to call or message me, please do so on 07565 537750 and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, I am unable to provide the right level of support to respond to crisis situations and do not work with deliberate self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders or school refusal in my private practice.
