Getting Started
I currently work online via zoom or in the outdoors if this is suited to the work that we are doing.
Please email to enquire, telling me a bit about what is going on for you and what it is you would like help with. When I receive your initial email enquiry, I will ask to arrange a Zoom call with you as a way of first finding out more about what has brought you to my website and whether we would be suited to working together. This is a no-obligation, free conversation that takes about 30 minutes. Should we decide to continue, I would email you some paperwork to give and receive some basic information to get us started. We would then arrange a suitable time for an initial assessment where we look more closely at your context, current needs and what you hope to gain from working together. Sometimes people are better suited to open-ended or longer-term work than I am currently offering, or a different type of therapy and in which case, it is good to find this out in these initial stages. I will be happy to suggest other means of support.
*It’s important that any therapeutic work is set within a safe and professional context and that you can begin sessions knowing that your aims are achievable. If, for any reason, I feel I am not the right professional to work with you in this early stage or later on, I will do my best to offer alternative contact details of other professionals in my network.
Short-term counselling usually meets weekly for one hour for up to 12 sessions as agreed. Therapeutic Coaching may meet initially for 4-6 sessions then monthly as agreed. Clinical supervision may meet monthly or twice monthly as agreed. Workplace Supervision usually meets monthly with the exception of August. Sand Alone Enneagram Typing is usually 90 minutes.
Working Online
I have chosen to work with Zoom because this is a secure platform. You don’t need to download zoom, but you do need to have a computer, tablet or smart phone or a webcam. Confidentiality and security remain central to all parts of the process so you will need to have a private and confidential space where you won’t be interrupted. Before your appointment, I will send you a link inviting you to the session.
If you have experienced in person counselling before then you might notice some differences with online counselling. You might notice ‘cues’ that are present in the room together are missing, such as body language and some facial expressions and the sense of shared space. We will be able to discuss and explore these differences as the therapy is ongoing. Video calling is closest to face-to-face counselling and is backed by research showing outcomes similar to those of the traditional in person talking therapies. You may want to consider if you are comfortable using this technology and expressing yourself using this medium.
Fees
Initial zoom (30 mins)– free
Initial Assessment for counselling – £60 (allow 90 mins)
Counselling session – £70 per one hour
Therapeutic Counselling with the Enneagram £70 per hour
Stand Alone Enneagram Typing Profile Process- £70 per hour, (typically 90 minutes is required)
Work Place Supervision – £70 per hour
Clinical Supervision – £60 per hour
Cancellations
As much as I feel honoured to do the work I do, it is also my business and source of income. The time we agree to meet each week is guarded by me and set aside from all distractions. Therefore as part of the mutual respect of working together, I have a cancellation fee. Sessions cancelled within 5 days will incur half fees, sessions cancelled within 48 hours will incur full fee.
If you do not attend for two consecutive sessions without any contact between us, then Our Working Agreement will automatically come to an end; however, you are welcome to contact me again with a view to commencing a new contract.
As part of my work life balance, I schedule in regular short breaks and some longer breaks throughout the year. Wherever possible, I will give advanced notice of this, with a minimum of 7 days’ notice of any cancelled sessions. If you are planning a break beyond what is reasonable for an annual holiday you may be asked to pay a retainer fee to keep your place.
Please arrange to pay for your session on the same day as it takes place, preferably just before we meet. Bank details will be provided.