What are your fees? (costs; prices; payment; charges)

I charge the following fees:-

• £60 for an Individual therapy/counselling session of 50 minutes

Counselling, Therapy or Coaching - what's best for me?

Clients normally seek counselling or therapy when something from the past is troubling them or the 'same' negative thing keeps happening. They often feel sad, angry, confused, depressed or anxious.

• Counselling tends to be a brief treatment that provides relief from current unhelpful behaviour patterns.

How do I choose a counsellor, therapist or coach?

I recommend:

1. Draw up a short list of 2 or 3 people you think you would like to work with.
2. Ask to speak to them, many will offer a short phone-based session, free of charge.
3. Clarify how they work, who sets the agenda, professional bodies, insurance and supervision.
4. Check how you feel about them? Comfortable?
5. Choose the best candidate and sign up for an initial session.

How do I start?

Contact me an arrange a FREE Explore Call so that you can ask me any questions that you have and get a feel on what it might be like to work with me. My testimonials will give you a sense of the experiences of other clients.

How does it work?

When you're ready to begin, contact me to arrange our first session. During this session we are aiming connect with each other and feel comfortable together, to understand what it is that you want to focus on and agree how we will work together to make this happen. I'll make an assessment of how long the work is likely to take and we'll agree a period of time to work together and a review point.

What do you expect from me?

I want you to be honest with me, both about what's going on for you and how you experience working with me. Also, I expect you to be willing to turn up and do the work - whatever we agree that to be. I only work with people who want to engage. I don't work with people whose partner, mother, father, friend, etc. thinks it will help them.

How long is a session? How often?

Normally:

• 50 minutes for a counselling or therapy session for an individual, usually weekly.

How many sessions will I need?

That depends on what you want to achieve and the issues involved. In the first session we'll agree our initial period of work and a review point. This is often 6 sessions with a review at session 4. This is a verbal agreement of intention, not a binding contract.

• Short-term counselling: 4-8 sessions are typical where both the issue and the desired outcome are clear.

Where can I work with you?

You can work with me in person in Nottingham, UK. Online from anywhere (don't rule out online without trying it). Full addresses, maps and schedule here.

When will our work together end?

Most clients know when the work is coming to a natural end.

What are your qualifications?

I have a number of psychotherapy and coaching qualifications:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis - Psychotherapy application (4 year course)
• Transactional Analysis Coaching & Leadership Development Diploma (2 year course)
• Certified NLP practitioner (Ian McDermott @ ITS)
• Certified Performance Coach (Association of Coaching)
• Resilience Doughnut Accredited Trainer & Coach
• PTTLS - Level 3 Teaching & Training Accreditation
• Gottman level I, II & III couples certification
• British Psycholocical Society qualification in Supervision

What professional bodies do you belong to?

I'm a registered member of:

• British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - registration No. 118342

How is your work regulated?

Both the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the Association for Coaching (AC) have stringent requirements for level of qualification and demonstration of proficiency before they will accept a practitioner. After acceptance, a practitioner must demonstrate that they follow the ethical and professional guidelines e.g. practice in a professional manner, undertake supervision, have sufficient insurance, keep appropriate records, invest in professional development. The practitioner's status is reviewed annually.

Privacy Policy? (GDPR; Confidentiality and Trust)

My approach to privacy policy follows the BACP guidelines for professional counsellors and therapists, and meets the legal requirements under GDPR. Your work with me is treated confidentially. Trust is an essential part of the therapeutic relationship, it is built over time by repeatedly demonstrating honesty and openness. Longer description and link to full policy.

Do you have discounted fees?

I have a limited number of concessionary rates which are dependent on circumstances. I hold a number of free 'drop in' sessions and free workshops throughout the year. I do a limited amount of work on a pro bono basis.

How do I make a payment to you?

I accept payment by cash, Paypal, Revolut or bank transfer either in € or £. Payment for the first session is requested in advance, for subsequent sessions payment can be made at the start of the appointment or by monthly billing.

What happens if I need to cancel a session?

If you are unable to make a session I ask that you give as much notice as possible. If you cancel up to 48 hours before a session, no charge will be made. Cancellations less than 48 hours before the session time will incur the full session fee. Under exceptional circumstances I may waiver this rule. Payment should be made for missed sessions or late cancellations before the next appointment.

Not answered above?

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What Insurers do you work with ? (Health Insurance; HR programs; EAPs)

I am acredited to work with the folowing health care insurers: AXA PPP Healthcare Vitality Health Aetna Global Benefits