When we first meet, I’ll be able to explain more about the way I work, and answer any questions or concerns. I will also give you a simple contract which provides all the details you need, and which you can consider in your own time following the meeting.

We will talk about your distress, what you hope for, and how we might work together. It’s very important that you find the right therapist for you, and also that I feel I can offer you what you need.

If we decide to go ahead, we will establish a starting date and time slot.

Initially our sessions will be focused on creating a good understanding of your circumstances and what you feel you need. I don’t apply a particular kind of therapy in response, but use my experience of a variety of therapeutic approaches to provide what I believe will be best suited to you. 

My official notes are brief and anonymised, outlining the main themes of the session. I also keep my own more detailed notes. Both are kept in line with GDPR.