Next Steps & Costs
Next Steps & Costs
Step 1
Call or text me on Tel 07377902449 – If I am not available, please leave a message & I will get back to you ASAP.
Send me an email to info@sambarkercounselling.co.uk.
Step 2
Arrange for a brief discussion of your counselling needs or book a suitable appointment.
Step 3
Completion of a basic details form & a contract to set out our responsibilities in the therapeutic relationship.
Step 4
Your time & space to explore your feelings.
Step 5
Finding out what works for you, coping strategies, thinking styles, helpful interventions and where appropriate resources given or tasks to aid therapy given to complete between sessions.
Step 6
The time between appointments is lengthened to aid the end of the counselling process, as the client requires less intervention.
Step 7
End of therapy, however, I always have an open door, you can return for therapy at any time if this is to check in with your feelings, thoughts or a new situation.
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions – 50 minutes £45(Face to face, Telephone or Zoom)
Home visits – 50 minutes £45per session + agreed travelling costs.
(For those who have mobility/health problems – agreed by individual needs & negotiation)
Couples Sessions – 1 hour £60 (Face to face or Zoom)
Counselling Supervision – £55 for 1.5 hours for qualified counsellors
Counselling Supervision – Student rate £40 for 1.5 hours.
Cancellations happen from time to time, however I do need 24 hours’ notice to cancel the appointment, unfortunately, I do change the session fee for cancellations giving less than 24 hours notice.
Questions
How often do I need to book a session? – Initial sessions are booked weekly or fortnightly
How many sessions will I need? – Everyone is different, but most clients report feeling change after 4 – 6 sessions. There is no limit on the number of sessions you can have, as long as therapy is taking place.
Do I need to tell anyone I am attending therapy? No you don’t need to tell anyone, however I do take an emergency contact, in the event of an incident. Your counselling is private and for you.
Do I need to bring anything with me? – You do not need to bring anything with you. However you can bring photos, items of importance or notes to aid the therapeutic process.
How do I pay? – Payment is due after the session and this can be by cash or bank transfer (bank transfers to be made within 8 hours of the end of the session).
Do you keep my confidence? Confidentiality is extremely important, your confidence will only be broken if there is convincing evidence that you intend to harm yourself or others. (I will always discuss this during the session)
What if I can’t attend? Please give 48 hours’ notice if you can’t attend and we can re-arrange your appointment. If you cannot give 48 hours’ notice you will still be chargeable & needs to be paid prior to your next session.
What if I am late? – Please let me know if you are running late, so I know you are safe and on your way. I am not able to extend your session as there maybe another appointment following yours.