First things first
Recent Experiences
Whether meeting in person on online, first I will ask you what the big projects are for you in your life at the moment. What excites you, what troubles you, who are you connecting with, who are you disconnecting with... everything you want to share that I might gage your altitude and attitude.
Early Experiences
The more we learn about the deep significance of our childhood experiences, the more we see the influence on them in our subconscious patterning in later life. This isn't just woo and a waste of time, but a well researched and observed cornerstone of modern psychology.
For some it's not easy to share, either because of fog or difficult memories, but in time, your origin story will filter through and will prove a powerful tool in directing our sessions and your future.
Your Support Network
It seems strange for me to say it, but I really do believe that, in a way, people see therapists when they've run out of competent people to talk to. We will explore the size and strength of your nearest and dearest and how they might better serve you.
What to expect
Transcripts
I record transcripts of all sessions, partly for me to reference with you in future sessions, but mainly for you to take away after each session and revise what was said to gain new insights.
Questionnaires
I have available on my site and in session a number of questionnaires that help assess patients on their personalities and pathologies which can be used to inform further work or more specialist consultation from my network of trusted professionals. For examples see my Questionnaires page.
Toolbox
I use a combination of standard and customised models and processes to find a way of working that provides results for you. For examples see my Toolbox page.
Self-directed work
I always aim to give you techniques and reading material to take away. Think of it as homework! If you can complete tasks or reading material set by me before our next pre-booked session, then I will happily discount the session by 20%.
Write Ups, Referrals, and Diagnoses
When we reach certain milestones and upon request, I will provide a functional readback of our sessions which you can take away and use to remind yourself of the action plan and progress so far. This is no extra cost.
Just as until I am qualified in specific areas of psychiatry I'm not able to provide recognised diagnoses, I'm not able to provide hypnotherapy or EMDR, but I have an strong network of so-trained colleagues who can.
Animal Support
I'm often accompanied by my purebred, emotional support companion canine. Lucien is excited to meet you.