My Approach

 

In the first instance, I will offer you an initial assessment appointment to better understand your needs and help you decide whether CBT or EMDR or Life Coaching would be a suitable choice for you.

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The Initial Assessment 

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If CBT, EMDR or Life Coaching is something you feel you would benefit from, I will invite you to attend an initial assessment session.

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In this assessment session, I will ask you for consent to record information about you, including personal details (name, address etc), presenting difficulties, history of the difficulties, we will complete short mental health examination then ascertain your goals for therapy and who you have in your support network that may be able to support you in working towards your goals.

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An explanation of the therapy (CBT or EMDR) and an outline of what sessions could look like will be provided.   

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At times brief questionnaires may be used to build a picture of how your difficulties are impacting on your life.

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Your Privacy & Safety

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Trust is the foundation of our work together. Everything we discuss is strictly confidential.

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There are rare situations where I may need to share information with a third party to ensure everyone's safety:

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• If there is a risk of harm to you.

• If there is a risk of harm to someone else.

• If another person poses a risk to you.

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Whenever possible, I will always talk to you before sharing any information. My primary goal is your well-being, and that I follow the professional safeguarding guidelines of the BABCP and Social Work England to keep you safe.

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If you decide to proceed with therapy sessions, we can book an appointment at the end of the assessment session.