Location

I work in The Thwaite,* a quiet room set aside for counselling in an area very accessible to Edinburgh and also for those coming from elsewhere.

To minimise our meeting's carbon footprint, please consider coming by public transport; Lothian Buses routes 1, 21, 26 and 200 all stop within a minute's walk of my door.  Direct buses from Glasgow and Perth also stop close by. If this is not possible and you need to come by car,  un-metred parking is available and I am close to the main routes west and north.

​I regret that my premises are not currently accessible by wheelchair. Alternative arrangements may be made by agreement.
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​I will send you detailed directions prior to our first appointment.

* 'Thwaite' is a word of Norse origin, meaning a fertile and productive clearing

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Making Payment

Direct Payment via 'Settle Up'

You can pay with your bank card directly to my account.
​Please note that the payment will be to 'James Spence'
In the message box, please indicate the date of the meeting for which you are paying


​Payment is also possible by direct bank transfer to my account:

Starling Bank
Sort Code: 60-83-71
Account:    30095339

• For the reference, please give your initials and the date of the meeting for which you are paying.

• Unless otherwise agreed, please ensure that payment is made on or before the date of our meeting.​
• For the account name, please use the name 'James Spence'.​

​​If neither of these payment methods is not possible for you please let me know.

​My Fees  (Reviewed January 2023)
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​for Counselling/Psychotherapy 

My current fees are £60.00 per session. 
I offer a limited number of reduced-fee places and am happy to discuss this with you.
Sessions are usually for one hour, though this can be negotiated if for any reason it does not suit your requirements.
I review my fees annually, though I do not necessarily raise them each year.

for Supervision

My current fee is £50.00 per hour.
I charge a reduced rate of £40.00 for counselling/psychotherapy students.

Cancellations

I request at least twenty-four hours notice for cancellations. A fee may be charged otherwise.
Please note that this does not apply in the event of unforeseen and unavoidable events, such as illness, transport problems etc. 

Appointment availability

I am generally available for appointments from Monday - Thursday, with 9.00am being the first appointment and 4.30pm being the last on each day. Evening appointments are sometimes possible.