The Koan Practice

"I began low cost therapy online through Koan in Autumn 2020 and recently finished. I really valued the service they provide and highly recommend it to anyone seeking support and willing to do the personal work of therapy. They are unique in that there was not a policy of a maximum/limited number of sessions - this is so helpful to not have the arbitrary pressure of having to end abruptly after having just gotten to know your therapist and vice versa. I appreciated the communication from the beginning and throughout, I didn't have to wait very long to be assessed and subsequently matched with a therapist. My therapist was compassionate, patient, professional, skillful, and I felt that we had a good rapport - this provided a safe environment for exploration, gaining insight, and trying new/healthier ways of being. I definitely felt like I was seen and understood, and in doing the work with the support of an empathic therapist, this has helped me grow and improve. I asked about the possibility of in-person sessions, and I understood from Yoko's response the barriers and various logistics involved. I was grateful for the virtual option but hope that an in-person option may also be added in the future, as I feel that face to face therapy is personally very helpful."

"I was on the low income service that Koan offer, I did not have to wait too long to be assigned a therapist and my experience was very positive. I would whole heartedly reccommend Koan's low income service to anyone who cannot afford the full price."

"Koan is a great practice with very capable therapists. I had always felt i was taken seriosly and every effort was made to make this environment a safe place. I managed to start seeing someone very quickly after my introductory meeting, and the Reduced Cost Therapy Scheme was vital for me to do my therapy. The shift from in-person to virtual sessions was very smooth."

"For nearly a year, I had a great experience with the Koan Practice. I was placed quickly with a therapist, and the practice always made me feel comfortable and frequently communicated with me. They made things seamless with a transition to virtual therapy during lockdown. Would highly recommend to others!"

"After my request for therapy was unsuccessfully processed 'very slowly and bureaucratically' by another provider, the Koan Practice was a breath of fresh air. Their admin. communication is excellent; efficient and clear, their assessment is personal, professional and kind, and their referral and payment system is fair and appropriate. They are a wonderful practice, highly recommended."