I work in a fully accessible, central London venue.
The nearest tube is Ladbroke Grove.
Buses 7 23 52 70 452 all pass within 3 minutes walk of my practice.
Car parking is metered.
Monday 5 May 2008
Thursday 10 January 2008
What Is Psychotherapy?
Also known as ‘The Talking Cure' psychotherapy is a way to help people gain, if not mastery, then understanding of themselves. Stress is a signal that something is out of balance and exploring stress - whether it manifests as anxiety, depression, confusion, relationship problems or other tensions - through psychotherapy can help with sustainable change rather than quick fixes.
What’s the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
In effect, nothing. It used to be that spending 2 years or more in therapy during training resulted in being called a psychotherapist and any less a counsellor. Now the terms have become synonymous. However, anyone can call themselves a therapist or counsellor and in a world of pop psychology it’s important that you make sure you know what you’re getting!
Whoever you chose to see ask if they have a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Ask if they’re a member of a professional membership group. Ask if they have a supervisor. Ask if they’ve been in psychotherapy themselves and so know what you might experience. And no matter how well qualified a therapist is, it’s important that you feel safe and respected.
What’s the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
In effect, nothing. It used to be that spending 2 years or more in therapy during training resulted in being called a psychotherapist and any less a counsellor. Now the terms have become synonymous. However, anyone can call themselves a therapist or counsellor and in a world of pop psychology it’s important that you make sure you know what you’re getting!
Whoever you chose to see ask if they have a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Ask if they’re a member of a professional membership group. Ask if they have a supervisor. Ask if they’ve been in psychotherapy themselves and so know what you might experience. And no matter how well qualified a therapist is, it’s important that you feel safe and respected.
Contract
This is a copy of the contract that clients and I work within.
"The points below have been discussed between myself and Clare.
I understand them and agree to work with Clare within the terms of this contract.
Code of Ethics and Practice
Clare is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and endeavours to work by its Code of Ethics, a copy of which is available on request or at www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework.
Confidentiality
Details of sessions are confidential. Clare reviews her work with her supervisor but my name and other identifying details will not be used in these sessions. This confidentiality does not cover the following:
i serious injury or harm will be caused to myself or another individual.
ii child abuse has been disclosed.
iii a miscarriage of justice will occur.
iv Clare is summonsed by a Court of Law.
Length of Sessions
Psychotherapy is offered for 50 minutes on a weekly basis.
Abusive or Threatening Behaviour
Abusive or threatening behaviour by either myself or Clare is not acceptable. Clare reserves the right to withdraw services if I become abusive or threatening.
Financial Agreement
Sessions are a minimum of £40 and I can choose how much more I pay.
I will pay for missed sessions.
Cancellation of Sessions
Both Clare and I are expected to give as much notice as possible - 24 hours if at all possible - if we are unable to attend a session.
Client Signature.............................................Date...........................
Clare Slaney Psychotherapist.......................................Date.................................
"The points below have been discussed between myself and Clare.
I understand them and agree to work with Clare within the terms of this contract.
Code of Ethics and Practice
Clare is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and endeavours to work by its Code of Ethics, a copy of which is available on request or at www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework.
Confidentiality
Details of sessions are confidential. Clare reviews her work with her supervisor but my name and other identifying details will not be used in these sessions. This confidentiality does not cover the following:
i serious injury or harm will be caused to myself or another individual.
ii child abuse has been disclosed.
iii a miscarriage of justice will occur.
iv Clare is summonsed by a Court of Law.
Length of Sessions
Psychotherapy is offered for 50 minutes on a weekly basis.
Abusive or Threatening Behaviour
Abusive or threatening behaviour by either myself or Clare is not acceptable. Clare reserves the right to withdraw services if I become abusive or threatening.
Financial Agreement
Sessions are a minimum of £40 and I can choose how much more I pay.
I will pay for missed sessions.
Cancellation of Sessions
Both Clare and I are expected to give as much notice as possible - 24 hours if at all possible - if we are unable to attend a session.
Client Signature.............................................Date...........................
Clare Slaney Psychotherapist.......................................Date.................................
Thursday 25 January 2007
HOW I WORK
This is about getting dedicated time to think clearly about what's important for you.
In the first session we'll discover how we work together. You can ask as many questions as you want and I’ll give you a copy of my contract. Therapy is a two way relationship, it shouldn’t be the therapist telling the client what’s wrong with them and how to get better, but an exploration of how we are in relationship with ourselves and others. This is far more complex, challenging and realistic than a diagnosis and treatment plan.
At the same time some clients are quite clear that they simply want to change a particular habit or phobia without going into long term therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very useful in addressing this kind of issue. In this case it’s probably more useful to visit a CBT practitioner. Clarifying this kind of issue means that we can work together with greater understanding and effectiveness.
Further sessions will be weekly and will last for 50 minutes. I have a sliding scale of fees with a minimum of £40 per session and from there you’ll decide how much you pay.
In the first session we'll discover how we work together. You can ask as many questions as you want and I’ll give you a copy of my contract. Therapy is a two way relationship, it shouldn’t be the therapist telling the client what’s wrong with them and how to get better, but an exploration of how we are in relationship with ourselves and others. This is far more complex, challenging and realistic than a diagnosis and treatment plan.
At the same time some clients are quite clear that they simply want to change a particular habit or phobia without going into long term therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be very useful in addressing this kind of issue. In this case it’s probably more useful to visit a CBT practitioner. Clarifying this kind of issue means that we can work together with greater understanding and effectiveness.
Further sessions will be weekly and will last for 50 minutes. I have a sliding scale of fees with a minimum of £40 per session and from there you’ll decide how much you pay.
PHILOSOPHY
Person Centred counselling believes that we’re capable of discovering our own solutions to our own problems. There are no diagnoses or labels and conversely there is no cure. Instead, via the relationship between client and counsellor, the client discovers personal resources, develops their own power, becomes more trusting of themselves, finding ways of working with their own issues in their own ways.
Ecopsychology understands that individual, community and global wellbeing are interconnected. This is a new way of expressing very ancient understandings about our place in the world and the worlds place in us. I’m registered with the International Community for Ecopsychology
If you want to learn more about my way of working please follow these links:
www.person-centred.org/description.htm
www.person-centred.com/about-pca
www.existential-therapy.com
www.human-studies.com/articles.html ‘Unearthing the Moment’
www.ecopsychology.org
www.i-p-n.org
www.bacp.co.uk
Ecopsychology understands that individual, community and global wellbeing are interconnected. This is a new way of expressing very ancient understandings about our place in the world and the worlds place in us. I’m registered with the International Community for Ecopsychology
If you want to learn more about my way of working please follow these links:
www.person-centred.org/description.htm
www.person-centred.com/about-pca
www.existential-therapy.com
www.human-studies.com/articles.html ‘Unearthing the Moment’
www.ecopsychology.org
www.i-p-n.org
www.bacp.co.uk
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