So, how does it work?
Well, I offer:
- Short term
- Long term
- Open-ended
50-minute sessions either over the telephone or online - via video call.
Please note, I will be doing telephone and online therapy for the foreseeable - I have no plans to stop working in this way.
Sessions are normally weekly but this can be more or less frequently if you need.
There are no right or wrong amount of sessions, it about what you feel you need.
Payment methods:
- Bank transfer
- PayPal website or app
Opening hours
My standard office hours are:
Monday - Friday:
1pm - 7 pm
(after hours appointments available)
Saturday & Sunday:
Closed
Online
Online therapy, online counselling, online yoga - everything is online nowadays, isn't it? It might seem confusing or off-putting but you may be surprised of the connection that can be forged when working online...
I offer online therapy over video call via Zoom or Whatsapp video. All communication between sessions is generally via email. I use encrypted email software, keep my anti-virus software up to date, store data securely, and am GDPR compliant.
Telephone
I also offer telephone therapy over the phone.
Please discuss with me over initial contact which method of working you desire, please note, initial paperwork will be sent over email.
Fees
The standard price for a 50-minute session is:
£60
I offer reduced rates for full-time students, counselling trainees, NHS workers, those in receipt of state benefit, and those over 65. Proof of eligibility is required. Please contact me to discuss!
Other things to consider...
Weighing up the pros and cons of remote therapy
Potential pros of telephone and online therapy
- Attend from the comfort of your own home
- No difficult journey home after a painful session
- Save time and money as no travel is needed to the therapy room
- No worries about physical accessibility
- No chance of bumping into someone in the waiting room
- Extra flexibility as no therapy rooms need to be booked
- Convenient and quick to attend
- Attend your session from your holiday! (if you want!)
- Less body language to read
Potential cons of telephone and online therapy:
- Do you feel comfortable discussing personal matters at home?
- Do you have a quiet place to have your session?
- Are you comfortable using telephones or technology?
- Technical issues
- Poor internet connection
- Less body language to read