First contact

You did it! You’ve mustered the resources to make that phone call or to write that email. What happens next? I will get back to you as quickly as possible, usually within a couple of days and offer you date(s) and time(s) when I can see you. I usually see clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 to 15:00. If the time slot works for you the next step is the exploration call.

 

Exploration Call

The exploration call is usually held over zoom and serves the purpose of establishing whether we are a good fit to work together. This is different from therapy, and I will ask you some questions about your life and what you want from therapy. It is a good time for you to see for yourself whether you are happy to work with me or would prefer another therapist. In a similar vein I think that your needs are better met elsewhere I may suggest a suitable referral. I don’t charge for the exploration call.

 

First session

Provided that we agreed to work together we will meet for our first session. This can be in person or online. The first part of the session is usually taken up by contracting. It’s an important element of our work together and I always encourage involvement and feedback at this early stage. This contracting is integral part of therapeutic relationship and helps keep everyone safe and happy. This session (and others) will be charged for. My fee is £45 per session with some concessions made available to students and key workers.