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HOW WE MEET
The free introductory call
I offer an initial 15-minute telephone call, free of charge. It’s a chance for us to hear each other’s voices, for you to tell me a little about what you’re seeking, and for me to answer any questions. Afterwards, some people book a first appointment, and others prefer time to think or to explore other options. There’s no pressure. I understand how important it is to find the right person to work with.
The first session
Some clients prefer to progress to the first meeting without a call. Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £65, payable in advance. The first session carries no obligation to continue. It’s a chance to explore in a little more detail what has brought you to therapy, and to start getting to know each other.
I appreciate that meeting a therapist can feel daunting, so I want you to be as comfortable as possible. All of you is welcome, and I won’t expect anything. Building trust takes time, and we’ll go at your pace and the depth you choose. I’ll also explain how I work, and we’ll talk through our contract, confidentiality agreement, bookings, payment and cancellation procedures.
If we decide to work together
If you’d like to continue and I believe I can help, I’ll ask for a commitment of at least seven further sessions. These are usually weekly, at the same time, because regular attendance on consecutive weeks is what allows the work to develop. I understand that people have other commitments, and I’ll sometimes be away on holiday or training, so we’ll agree the arrangements together.
Where we meet
I see people at the Llandeilo Wellbeing Centre and at The LightHouse Clinic in Swansea. I also see clients nationally and internationally by secure video, if you can’t attend in person. A hybrid between in-person and online also works for many.
My commitments
I’m fully compliant with GDPR and with the BACP and UKCP codes of ethics. My practice is anti-racist and anti-discriminatory, and I welcome people from all cultures and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.