Do you ever wonder how your life would be & what you would do if you were no longer constrained by the difficulties you are experiencing now? Imagine being free from past painful experiences. This can definitely be a reality and I have seen it happen. It is truly inspiring to witness.
I can’t promise you will experience this; but I can promise to do my best as we work together on whatever issues you bring.
About Me
I’ve been working as a Psychotherapist since 2008. I worked in one of the London Priory Hospitals and later in the NHS. I now have a Private Practice.
I love my work! Helping people overcome their difficulties and seeing the difference this makes to their lives is very rewarding.
I work with adults who are experiencing any kind of emotional upset - whether it stems from the distant past, or more recent experiences. I have extensive experience working with trauma. I also work with people who are low in mood / depressed; as well as with various types of anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, among others). I am also able to help people who feel dissatisfied with their life, and would like to change it - but either don't know how; or are unsure what they want.
I offer EMDR, CBT and Integrative Therapy (In Person and Online)
Qualifications & Training
BA (Social Science)
Approved Mental Health Practitioner
Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (I’m Registered with BABCP)
CBT Supervisor
Completed EMDR training (Member of EMDR UK - not yet Accredited)
Flash Technique Training (Appears on the World Map of Flash Trained Therapists)
Flash Technique Training Updated
Cost
Psychotherapy £50 per Session (50 minutes) and £75 per Session (80minutes).
Low Cost Psychotherapy:
I offer a few low cost Sessions - £40 per Session (50 minutes) for those who feel they really need therapy but can’t afford it.
If you need one of these appointments, please let me know and send information about your financial situation.
Attending & Paying for Therapy:
I don’t ask clients to sign up for a particular number of sessions; I have no contracts they need to sign; and I don’t send out Bills.
All I ask is that clients pay me the agreed fee directly after each session. In cash for In-Person sessions and directly into my bank
account for Online sessions. I give receipts immediately for cash payments and once a month for Online sessions.
I require at least 24hours notice for any cancellations, otherwise the full fee is payable.
I also require clients to attend sessions at least weekly. Less frequent attendance interferes with momentum.
As we have no therapy contract, you are free to terminate sessions at any time.
I just require 24 hours notice. I would however, suggest that you give yourself at least 3-4 sessions to decide whether or not
the therapy is worth the cost, because we need to get to know each other and have a good shared understanding of your
difficulties before starting intervention.
Contact Information
Address: Merrill Hicks Psychotherapy, Colchester, Essex
Phone: 07799 391737
Email: merrillhickspsychotherapy@gmail.com
My Working Days & Hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 8.30am – 5.00pm.
There is no Secretary at this practice so emails and telephone calls are only responded to on my working days.
Outside these working hours, you can leave a message, and I will respond as soon as possible when I am in the office.
If you would like to Book a Therapy Session, or if you would just like to talk about possibly attending therapy, please complete the Contact Me form below. I will call you to talk through any concerns you may have; or to book an appointment for you, should you wish one.