SESSION INFORMATION

Here are some information that may help you about having sessions with Vanessa:

• At the initial session an assessment and personal history will be undertaken. At this session the types of therapies available will be discussed, if you have not decided on which method of treatment or service you would like to have. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions or address any concerns you may have; as well as enable you to get a sense to feel comfortable to work with Vanessa. If you agree to work with her, the terms and conditions will be explained and your agreement sought to an open ended or time limited number of sessions in advance to suite your needs.

• The number of sessions you will need vary according to the individual. For example, a person with the same condition having hypnotherapy may only need 1 to 2 sessions, others may need more. Depending on your condition and the method of therapy you chose, Vanessa will be able to give you an estimated number of sessions you may need.

• Sessions are normally 60 minutes. However, flexible lengths of sessions are available rather than the traditional “therapy hour”. Ten years of experience has shown that individuals process at different rates; after a few sessions most people naturally settle to a preferred session length. This may be the standard hour, or anything up to 3 hours.

• The frequently of sessions and the length of treatment varies from one person to another depending on specific needs. Most clients come once a week on a regular basis and Vanessa reserves a specific day and time for them. Those clients that are unable to attend on a regular day due to work commitments the sessions are flexible to fit around her clients schedule.

• Vanessa is covered by health insurance companies. Some insurance companies require you to have a doctor’s referral, but in all cases to make a claim you will need to contact your insurance company first.

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

• Available to individuals, couples, groups and organisations including EAP and Educational establishments.

• Days, evenings and weekends.

• Referrals can be made by self, GP, medical consultants or your employer.

• Time limited, open–ended, short and long term therapy is available.

• Telephone, email and skype counselling and coaching.

• Emergency and one-off sessions.

• A holding space for those waiting to see an NHS counsellor.

• 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.

• You can often be seen within 2 weeks of initial contact. Attempts are made to see you at the earliest possible day and times to suit you. However, on some occasions during high client volume schedules Vanessa operates a waiting list, if this is to be more than 2 weeks she will let you know.

• 48 hours cancellation notice is required, otherwise full fee is charged for non attendance.

• Payments are to be made in advance or at the end of each session, unless prior arrangements have been made to be invoiced. All payments must be received in advance for skype, phone or email consultations.

• Where Vanessa is unable to support you for any particular reasons, she is able to refer you to other professional psychological therapists and organisations as well as medical consultants.

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