SESSION INFORMATION

Here are some information that may help you considering working with me:

• First Session:  What you can expect from our first session is for me to clarify and understand what you are experiencing.  What is going on for you and what you would like to achieve from our sessions.  An assessment is taken of your past and current situation, your health and lifestyle together with the opportunity to ask any questions you may want to know, or about me.  During this session we will clarify a treatment and agree to a number of sessions to achieve your desired outcome.  Thereafter, we will review our progress in the coming sessions to make sure your therapy goals are on track.

• The Number of Sessions: You will need vary according to each person and their situation. For example, a person with the same condition having hypnotherapy may only need 1 to 2 sessions, others may need more. Depending on your situation, the method of therapy you chose, I will be able to give you an estimated number of sessions you may need.  However, whichever method of therapy you chose I usually recommend 6 sessions will give you the best guideline as to whether the therapy is making the changes for you, as you will be the one experiencing the changes.

• Length of Session:  I offer 60 minutes. However, flexible lengths of sessions are available rather than the traditional “therapy hour”. Over twelve years of experience has shown that individuals process at different rates; after a few sessions most people naturally settle to a preferred session length.. 

• Breakthrough Sessions: Are available for those wanting to work on a specific problem area and the lengths can vary from 3 to 5 hours.
  
  

• The Frequency of Sessions: Varies from one person to another depending on specific needs. Most clients come once a week on a regular basis and I reserve a specific day and time for you. Clients that are unable to attend on a regular day due to work commitments the sessions are flexible to fit around your schedule. Some come fourt-nightly and others top up as an when they need.

• Registered Health Provider:  If you have health insurance and want your fees paid by them, please contact your insurers to find out if your membership covers for Counselling & Psychological services.  Your policy will vary depending on the type of policy you have.  I recommend you contact your insurers for more information about the type of policy you have.

• GP Consent: All Clients are required to indicate whether they do or do not consent to me writing to your General Practitioner or Specialist Medical Consultants.

• Therapy is Available To:  Individuals, couples, groups and organisations including EAP and those waiting on a NHS waiting list to see a Counsellor. 

• Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday - Days, evenings and weekends.

• Referrals: To see me can be made by self, GP, medical consultants or your employer.   I do not accept referrals from family or friends.  All consenting adults are requested to please contact me directly.

• Emergency and one-off sessions are available.

• Confidentiality: Your confidentiality is strictly upheld. Your consent will be sought where the law requires it to be broken or in the event of self harm, harm to another or a child is involved.  All sessions are in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

• How Soon Can I Be Seen:  You can be seen within 1 week of your initial contact. In some instances you can be seen within 48 hours depending on availability.  However, on some occasions during high client volume schedules I operates a waiting list, if this is to be more than 2 weeks I will let you know.

• Cancellation / Reschedule Notice:  48 hours notice of cancellation, reschedule or non attendance of an appointment is required, otherwise full fee is charged.

• Payments:  Are to be made at the end of each session, unless prior arrangements have been made or your fees are being paid by your health insurance company. All payments must be received in advance for Skype, phone or email consultations.  You can pay cash, cheque or make BACS payments.

• Where I am Unable to Support You:  For any particular reasons, I will refer you to other trusting professionals and organisations as well, as medical consultants where necessary and if required.

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