A number can't be reliably given because it varies considerably across clients. One session may be sufficient for a particular client, yet another client may benefit from several sessions. Help is neither rushed or drawn out. I don't subscribe to some snap of the fingers cure or to indefinite personal analysis. Necessity governs the help span. Equally, the sooner a client no longer needs me the better. And we may well find that 'brief therapy' - that consisting of very few sessions - is all that's required
Do I have to commit to multiple bookings?
No. Usually we'll only arrange the next one appointment. The alternative, making commitment to multiple further appointments, can be therapeutically helpful. However, practicalities are often problematic. And I want clients and potential clients to know they'll always retain an 'easy-out'. Plus, because clients get to choose again whether to have a further session they have a useful reflection point that may otherwise be missed.
Do you take on as clients all who contact you and want your help?
No. Their mental health issues could be too severe to be helped by this mode of assitance. Or the rapport betweeen us may not be conducive to our continuation. The non-conducive rapport may be nobody's fault; just a mismatch of us.
What if I feel that what I could disclose is 'too much'.
I'll unconditionally give you dignity and respect at all times. There is nothing you can disclose that'll prevent this.
Can I use a mobile phone for the video sessions?
Certainly. This is a great way to have a session somewhere that best suits. The bigger the screen the more immersive, though. At the outset of us proceeding to work together we'll agree a therapy contract (as is standard practice) concerning the essential rights, conditions and responsibiliies of us both; this will include policy details over the procedural/practical aspects of us having our sessions online (e.g. specification of what one or other of us will do in the event of internet failure during a session).
Why don't you provide further contact details on this website?
Because of the large amount of spam and bogus communications received. This area of work particularly attracts it.
Are you selling any physical goods, or forwarding clients' names to other businesses?
No and no. You'll solely get psychological services from me, as described here. And no parties receive any of your details.
Can you treat medical matters?
No. The psychological is my professional realm. However, we may well have discussions about the possible biology/physiology involved, and about seeing medical doctors and having medical treatments.*
Sex is not (just) what you have between your legs but (also) what you have between your ears
I know a lot about my condition; can you still help me?
Born of their suffering, some clients are already experts on the physical/medical, and/or have accurate insights into their psychology. Their understandings don't eliminate gains available from therapeutic encounters. The essential dynamics of therapy sessions, and potential for help therefof, remain.
Will you help me with sexual issues in any area?
Again, yes; any area, where to do so is moral and ethical and when your sexual activites involving other people are consensual. And where I'd be working within my competency.
I'm not into typical things; is this OK?
Absolutely. Note, many people privately believe or suspect they aren't into typical things sexually. Thus what one considers 'untypical' may be not so untypical after all. So please don't be deterred from seeking help because of how you think your interests could be regarded.
Nothing has helped me yet. Why should it be any different with you?
It needn't be different. But it could be. Imagine if it is.
Is there any follow-up?
I like to have a follow-up session (free) three months after the main help period. I care about each and every client.
Do you help those who are liable to maliciously physically hurt people in any way?
No. Different help would be required than the talking-therapy that I offer.
Are there any prerequisties for having your help?
Potential clients should ideally be prepared to:
○ Encounter examination of their thoughts, feelings, and life.
○ Strive for openness and honesty.
○ Actively ‘work with’ me.
○ Face discomfort if necessary.
○ Also, clients should feel from this website and initial communications that which they like. Because rapport between therapist and client is so important.
Do you call yourself a Psychologist, or Sex Therapist, or Counsellor, or Hypnotherapist, or what?
I'm all of these, as well as a General Psychotherapist (and Couples Counsellor / Intimate Partner Therapist). For simplicity I tend to label myself, in the first instance, as a Psychotherapist. In practice, I draw on all I know and am qualified in that's relevant to help a client; so the question usually becomes moot as to the best-fitting professional title of my role for a client. I appreciate the varied labels of talking-therapy practices/therapists can be confusing for clients (professionals too disagree over them). I'm always happy to help with further clarification, and so with determining the relevance to you of what I can offer.
Why do you focus as you do, rather than say that you can deal with most psychological problems imagineable?
I only wish to work in areas where I believe my input to people's lives will be exceptional. Also, I'm very careful to not make questionable claims about myself and my work.
Prices
How much will it cost?
The Initial Consultation of up to 15 minutes is currently free.
Normal sessions of 50-60 minutes are £55 each.
Value. This price is very good, given the engagement and expertise you'll receive. I wish to include people who otherwise wouldn't have help in this realm; cost is one prohibiting factor. Still, I appreciate that £55 for an hour sounds a lot set-against the low incomes of so many people.
Pricing policy. My pricing policy has clients at its heart. I believe we're worth the same. I would pay you £55, for whatever you do, for an hour.
Make no mistake, for these prices you'll be getting ultra topnotch help.