Arrangements
I work in a flexible way. Usually, I start with one or more meetings with the parents of children. Young people can be seen without their parents. This is to identify the main worries and concerns. After this, I can offer to see the child (on their own) or young person a few more times. These sessions are called exploration sessions. The purpose of this is to find out more about the child or young person’s difficulties, identify goals, and consider what kind of therapeutic approach may be helpful. Sometimes this is enough. Other times, more therapy may be desirable and helpful. We can think together about this and discuss the options for therapy that can be tailored according to the needs of a child, young person and the family.
Possible options include a fixed number of sessions agreed in advance. Sometimes the treatment could be open-ended and long-term. The options can be discussed according to the individual’s needs.
One possibility is to have just The State Of Mind Assessment, which consists of five sessions and can be used to understand unexplained worries and preoccupations that interfere with the child’s or young person’s learning and development, as well as social relations. The setup can be discussed at the time and arranged according to the age and needs of the child or young person.
Some families, particularly with younger children, may be interested in The Family Package. This is usually six sessions. In this package, I meet the parents twice - at the beginning and the end - and use the other four sessions to undertake therapeutic work with the child. This approach is helpful for families who struggle with particular issues, such as sleep or separation difficulties, during transitions between settings or other temporary disruptions.
Supervision and consultation arrangements can be discussed during the initial contact via phone or email.
Fees
Information about the fees is available upon request.
Sessions will be charged unless at least a week’s notice of cancellation is given. Rescheduling requests in advance will be accommodated.
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