Counselling can help to identify problematic patterns.
Psychotherapy can help understand how these patterns developed.
Frequency of sessions
Sessions of one hour, once per week are normal and are effective. I do not recommend having sessions less frequently than weekly as the thread and the impetus of the work can be lost if sessions are not regular. Sometimes, therapy sessions more than once per week can be helpful and I am happy to negotiate this with you, based on availability.
Style of working
I am a Gestalt trained psychotherapist.
>> Read more about Gestalt Therapy.
I believe that we have the ability to find meaning for ourselves through experiencing connections with others and that Psychotherapy can assist people in deepening their awareness of their unique ways of relating with others. Sometimes we can get caught up in trying to be someone, or something that we are not. The therapeutic alliance can help to identify how this comes about and can help us to become more fully who we really are.
I am experienced in a number of counselling techniques and styles, and I can adapt to your particular needs or requirements. We will negotiate a contract together at the beginning of our work and we can re-negotiate this contract at any time. I work with adult men and women, I do not provide couples work.
I will often take a family and relationship history during our first session together.
There will be time during our first session for you to also ask questions of me, this may assist you in deciding whether or not you think that we can work together.
I will also give you honest feedback about whether or not I think I am the best match for you.
Fees
My fee is $150.00 per session.
