What we need to do first, is to agree to work together. Psychoanalysis requires a commitment both from the analysand and the analyst. We will discuss all this at an initial, free exploratory consultation.

Fees are negotiable, and depend, in general, on the circumstances of each individual and the agreed frequency of the sessions. A sliding scale is applied. A few very low cost consulting slots are also available.

In order to ensure that the allotted times remain open and available to you, missed sessions need to be paid --unless otherwise agreed.

An important aspect of psychoanalytic work in the Lacanian orientation is that the length of sessions is not pre-determined. Sessions can be short, to underline or stress something important that has been revealed; or long, if things need to be clarified before the end of a session. On average, however, sessions tend to be between 30 and 45 minutes.

Depending on the needs and desires of each individual, sessions can be very frequent, several times each week, or not so frequent, once each week or even less frequent than that. In general work comes under three broad rubrics:

• Intensive focus. Three or more sessions each week --for people in crisis who need intense, immediate attention.
• Working through. One or, ideally, two sessions each week --a chance to make solid gains.
• Moderate support. One session a week --enough to help you maintain your functioning.