A...It is important that you feel you can connect and talk with the counsellor you choose and the first session is an opportunity to meet and talk through some of your reasons or issues for coming to counselling and for you to have an opportunity to ask as many questions as you need from me. We can then talk through and establish a sense of how we can work together. This time also gives us an opportunity to talk through practicalities of counselling should you choose to continue.
Q...How Long Will I Have To Come?
A...If at the end of the first session you choose to continue counselling we would agree a weekly day and time that's convenient for you. I usually offer open-ended counselling which means you choose to come for as long as you find the counselling useful and helpful. The time and day you agree will be kept for you for as long as you wish to keep it. Some people prefer to work towards a fixed time scale and i am flexible if you find this a useful and helpful way of working.
Q...How Soon Could You See Me?
A...I understand that you will not want to be kept waiting for an appointment and therefore i endeavor to offer you your first appointment quickly and usually can offer this in the same week that you call or email.
Q...How Long Is A Session?
A...Each session lasts for 50 minutes
Q...How Frequently Do I Have To Come?
A...Usually once a week, at times it may be that you feel you would like to come twice a week and concessions are available for this. You may find that you only wish to come once a fornight, all options that are appropriate for you are explored.
Q...How Much Do I Have To Pay?
A...Fees for Individuals & Couples is £40 per session
For home visits/workplace fees and arrangements please call or email to discuss as the fee varies according to distance.
Q...How Do I Pay?
A...Payment by cash or cheque payable either weekly or monthly by invoice.
Q...What Appointment Times Do You Offer?
A...I offer session times between the hours of 7.30 am - 8.30 pm
Monday - Thursday and Friday daytime.
Q...Do You Provide Parking?
A...There is FREE parking on the driveway of the practice.
Q...Do You Have Disabled Access?
A...Yes, the room i work in is on ground level and the door is widened for wheelchair access.
Q...Do You Offer Home Visits?
A...Yes, I do offer home visits for the less mobile, people who suffer from agrophobia or are anxious about leaving the house, or for people with childcare difficulties.
Q...What Time Is Appropriate To Call Or Email To Arrange a Session?
A...Please email anytime and call the landline or mobile between the hours of 9.00am - 8.00pm Monday-Sunday. If i am unavailable please leave a message which is confidential and i will return your call or email within 24hrs.