A detailed assessment procedure precedes the decision concerning the possible offer of psychoanalytic treatment. It is expected that patients will be prepared to commit themselves to their analysis for an overall period of not less than 2 to 3 years. The Clinic is a registered charity and is non-profit making and relies on session contributions made by patients. Patients agree to contribute what they can reasonably afford, and this is reviewed each year. However this depends on where therapists are and enquiries may be made about other areas.
Fees are on a sliding scale in relation to ability to pay and are individually negotiated.
The Northern Ireland Association for the Study of Psycho-Analysis does not officially operate a reduced fee scheme, but adults can be seen by analytic trainees at a lower fee. The Scottish Institute of Human Relations' Psychotherapy Service does not provide a reduced fee scheme but operates an equitable fee system open for negotiation directly between therapist and patient. There are however limited vacancies for suitable adults to be seen by psychoanalytic trainees at lower fees. The frequency of sessions is three times weekly for a minimum of one or two years. The institute is a registered charity, is non-profit making and is reliant upon fees received from its training and therapeutic services.