Dr Aleksandar Ampovski

Thank you for viewing my profile. Seeking therapy and finding the right practitioner can both be challenging aspects of any therapeutic journey, especially at the start. If this is the first time you are seeking support, the process of finding the "right help" might seem even more daunting. In my practice, I aim to make the process of therapy accessible, by collaborating with you at each step, in order to tailor the therapeutic plan to your unique current experiences and challenges.

Holding a pluralistic philosophy and practice stance, I emphasise both your goals and the evidence base, as we make sense of your current difficulties and what approach to take. As opposed to a one-size-fits-all perspective, I am aware that therapeutic modalities and interventions can be helpful at different times, depending on your current context, and as such also take into account your preferences in the therapeutic process. I always aim to foster an environment of acceptance, respect, positive regard, transparency and emphasise your agency in your therapeutic journey, viewing both of us at the “active ingredients” of therapy.

If you have decided to book an appointment, following the free initial phone consultation, the first two sessions consist of an initial assessment. The goal of the assessment is to hear from you, in your own words, about the current difficulties you are experiencing and your therapeutic goals. Additionally, to collaboratively make sense of your story generating an initial psychological formulation and therapeutic plan, to provide you with an idea of what you could expect, prior to making your decision if you wish to book further sessions. Furthermore, it also serves as a time for both of us to decide if moving forward with the therapy is a "right fit" with regards to your expectations and my training/therapeutic practice stance.

Finding the "right fit" is a crucial step in any therapeutic journey. If you perceive me as such and wish to learn more, please do not hesitate to book a free 15-minute phone consultation. Otherwise, I encourage to keep searching, as I believe the right support is available and you do not have to experience or make sense of these challenges by yourself.

• Coping Skills
• Life Transitions
• Sleep Disturbances or Insomnia

It is also common to not know what exactly the challenge is or find oneself not identifying with labels such as the ones listed and that is okay. Sometimes exploring that experience can be part of the work itself.

I aim to have therapy be accessible to all and as such, offer number of sliding scale/concession pricing options (based on current limited availability). Please feel free to ask me about my fees and potential pricing options when you contact me.

I offer free 15-minute introductory phone call, which you can also book from the link at the top of the profile page.

Sessions are usually 50 minutes (also referred to as a therapeutic hour) at a £90 rate.

I do also offer longer 80 minutes sessions (such as an initial assessment) at a £135 rate.

Working Hours/Availability

I do offer flexible days/times for appointments including evening and weekend slots, depending on your schedule. Please note, the provided below working hours are an indication of general availability as opposed to being currently bookable, so feel free to ask me about my current availability when you contact me. 

I aim to respond to enquiries within two working weekdays. If you have not response to an email within this time, you can expect a response during my main working days on Tuesdays (15:00-18:00) and Wednesdays (11:00-15:00), with the exception of weekends, holidays, and annual leave.

Additionally, please check your spam/junk folder in case you have not received an email back.