Frequently Asked Questions What is an assessment session? This is the first time we meet - (a pre-counselling session) and provides a chance for us to get to know each other a little and assess whether we will be able to work together.
A number of things will be discussed such as:
What has brought you to therapy and the key issues arising from this.
Any health issues that may impact on our working together.
An exploration of my approach to counselling and a discussion of how we will work together.
How long will you need counselling? There is no simple answer to this question. It depends on you; what you want to talk about and the depth of the issue at hand. I would usually recommend clients book weekly sessions initially for 6 weeks and then this will give us an opportunity to review our work together. If we are both happy to continue working together, we then have regular reviews of your counselling needs every 4 to 6 sessions and keep moving to your own pace and requirements.
The assessment session will be charged at the concessionary fee of £35 and there are no obligations to continue counselling at the end of this session.
How long are the counselling sessions? Once the contract begins, the sessions are 50 minutes in duration.
Counselling Fee I charge £50 for individual counselling. However, I offer a concessionary fee of £40 for students and low waged. Fees are paid at the end of each counselling session.
What is your cancellation policy? If you have to cancel a session you will need to do so within a 48 hour period or else you will have to pay the full fee as I have reserved that time for you once we have agreed to work together.
You will not be charged for any session that I need to cancel and in that unlikely event I will reschedule with you.
British Association of Counselling and PsychotherapyI am also registered on BACP's website - Seeking a therapist: www.bacp.co.uk
Contact details for counselling and counselling supervision enquiries:
Mobile:07988898165.
Email: marcia_atkinson2000@yahoo.co.uk
