I want to book an appointment. How can I?
The easiest way is through the booking page. If you want to ask any questions before booking, you can contact me through the contact page or send an email at contact@naoumliotas.com. You can also call me at
020 3962 1408.
What is your current availability?
I currently have some availability, mainly in the afternoons, for in-person sessions at 9 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NH, as well as for virtual sessions. The booking page shows the most up-to-date appointment times. If none of the available times suits you, please contact me, as other spaces may occasionally become available.
How long does each session last?
Each session lasts 50 minutes. This applies to all services (psychotherapy, coaching and supervision) unless we make a different arrangement.
How long does the whole psychotherapeutic process last?
Psychotherapy is usually open-ended, with sessions taking place once a week. Although some people begin to notice changes relatively early, it is generally helpful to understand psychotherapy as a longer-term process rather than a quick intervention. Time allows trust to develop, recurring patterns to become clearer, and new possibilities to be explored and integrated. There is no predetermined number of sessions, as the length of the work depends on what brings you to therapy and how the process develops.
An ending may become appropriate when the work reaches a natural conclusion, when the concerns and aims we identified have been sufficiently addressed, or when you feel that you have gained what you needed from therapy. Practical circumstances, such as moving away or other significant life changes, may also lead us to end. Wherever possible, the ending is discussed, agreed and planned together.
How long does the whole coaching process/contract last?
Coaching is usually organised as an initial agreement of 10 sessions over three to four months. Compared with open-ended psychotherapy, coaching is generally more explicitly focused on a particular goal, question or area of development that you want to pursue.
Before each session, I send you a reflective questionnaire to help you clarify what is most important to explore at that point. This helps each session remain focused on what you want from it while keeping the work connected to the overarching goal of the coaching agreement.
Towards the end of the 10 sessions, we review the work together, considering what has changed, what remains important and whether it is appropriate to finish or continue. If further coaching would be useful, we can agree another block of sessions.
Do you offer short-term counselling?
Yes. Short-term counselling offers a focused, time-limited way of working with a particular concern, situation or change that you would like to address. We usually agree to meet weekly for three months, clarifying the focus at the beginning and reviewing our progress throughout.
At the end of the agreed period, we consider together what has changed, whether the work feels complete and whether it would be helpful to finish or continue. Through this focused approach, we can develop greater awareness, explore new perspectives and identify practical ways of responding that you can carry into everyday life.
How much does each session cost?
For new clients, a 50-minute psychotherapy session is £115, a 50-minute coaching session is £150, and a 50-minute supervision session is £100.
How do you set your fees?
My fees reflect the experience, training and ongoing professional development that inform my work.
I have worked as a coach since 2012, began my psychotherapy training in 2016 and have practised as a qualified psychotherapist since 2018. My work has since expanded to include psychotherapy, coaching, clinical supervision, and the teaching and training of psychotherapists.
In each session, I draw on more than a decade of working closely with people and on the accumulated clinical, theoretical and relational experience that shapes how I listen, understand and respond.
My fees also reflect the cost of maintaining an established in-person practice in Central London, together with ongoing supervision and the other requirements of responsible and ethical professional practice.
Do you offer a free first session?
I do not offer a free first session. However, a brief introductory online conversation can be arranged free of charge so that we can consider whether working together would be suitable.
What payment methods do you accept?
Your first session can be booked and paid for securely online by card. For ongoing sessions, payment is usually made in advance by bank transfer, which can be arranged as a regular payment. Cash can also be accepted for in-person sessions by prior arrangement, and a secure payment link can be provided when needed.
Invoices and receipts can be issued, including where these are required for an insurance claim. Insurance arrangements vary between providers and policies, so please check with your insurer before booking whether the service is covered, whether prior authorisation is required and whether they will reimburse all or part of the fee.
What is your cancellation policy?
Appointments may be cancelled or rearranged without charge by giving at least 24 hours’ notice. Sessions cancelled or rearranged with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged in full. This forms part of our working agreement and reflects the regular appointment time reserved for you.
What ethical standards guide your work?
My psychotherapy and supervision practice is guided by the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, which sets out the values, principles and standards of good practice expected of BACP members.
My coaching practice is also guided by the International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics. These frameworks inform my commitment to client wellbeing and autonomy, confidentiality, clear professional boundaries, professional competence and accountability.
What professional credentials and memberships do you hold?
My principal professional credentials and memberships are:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP): Accredited Member, with the professional designation Registered Member MBACP (Accred).
- European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP): Holder of the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP).
- European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT): Full member and EAGT-accredited Gestalt Practitioner in Organisations (GPO).
- International Coaching Federation (ICF): Holder of the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential.
How do you treat my data?
I take confidentiality very seriously and this is discussed in detail in our first session together.
How can I find more about what to expect?
Beginning psychotherapy or coaching can bring questions about what the process involves and what you can expect from working together. The What to expect page provides a practical introduction to my approach and how our work may begin.
You may also find First time in therapy: what to know helpful if you are considering psychotherapy, while Why a good coach won’t tell you what to do explores the collaborative nature of coaching.
Further articles about psychotherapy, coaching and personal development are available in the blog.
