A typical session
For better and worse, there's no such thing as a typical session.
My role can be thought of has helping you to get to your psychological 'edges' - the areas that are new or unknown to you, and that are 'up' for you at the moment. How quickly we get there, and how quickly we work with those edges, is different for everyone. We collaborate in unfolding your process, aiming for a pace that doesn't feel like it's pushing you, but also doesn't leave you with a situation that's not serving you for longer than is necessary.
All sessions involve talking. If it's relevant to what you're working on, and your feedback is good, we might additionally use some role-play, movement work, meditation-like experiences, etc... it depends on what we're working on.
If you're working on a major life issue then perhaps we'll just slice off whatever chunk is relevant at the time, and work with that. There is generally a relationship between the size of an issue, and the length of time it takes to achieve change. Sometimes growth is quick, and sometimes it feels like nothing is happening for a while, before a sudden growth-spurt occurs.
The generally accepted wisdom in counselling circles is that most people need about six sessions to notice a significant change.
Some people have ad-hoc sessions, perhaps every month or so. Some people take the same time, every week.
My role can be thought of has helping you to get to your psychological 'edges' - the areas that are new or unknown to you, and that are 'up' for you at the moment. How quickly we get there, and how quickly we work with those edges, is different for everyone. We collaborate in unfolding your process, aiming for a pace that doesn't feel like it's pushing you, but also doesn't leave you with a situation that's not serving you for longer than is necessary.
All sessions involve talking. If it's relevant to what you're working on, and your feedback is good, we might additionally use some role-play, movement work, meditation-like experiences, etc... it depends on what we're working on.
If you're working on a major life issue then perhaps we'll just slice off whatever chunk is relevant at the time, and work with that. There is generally a relationship between the size of an issue, and the length of time it takes to achieve change. Sometimes growth is quick, and sometimes it feels like nothing is happening for a while, before a sudden growth-spurt occurs.
The generally accepted wisdom in counselling circles is that most people need about six sessions to notice a significant change.
Some people have ad-hoc sessions, perhaps every month or so. Some people take the same time, every week.
The practical details and pricing
I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day.
Step One is to get in touch via my contact page. I can generally respond within three business days. If I have availability...
Step Two is for us to have a 20-minute phone call to find out more about each other, and see if we'd like to proceed.
Step Three is to set a time. After that, you can easily make appointments either online, or by emailing me.
Sessions for individuals are $140 per hour. Sessions for couples are $260 for 90 minutes.
My cancellation policy is that with more than 48 hours' notice, I will move your booking free of charge. With less than 48 hours' notice, the session fee is 50% of normal.
Payment can be made by cash, credit / debit card, or electronic transfer.
During the pandemic, all sessions are conducted via video (which I'm happy to help you get started with, if you're new to it).
Otherwise, sessions are conducted in Brunswick (Melbourne), with a limited number of video sessions for special circumstances (such as accessibility).
Please note that the Brunswick studio has one flight of stairs.
Step One is to get in touch via my contact page. I can generally respond within three business days. If I have availability...
Step Two is for us to have a 20-minute phone call to find out more about each other, and see if we'd like to proceed.
Step Three is to set a time. After that, you can easily make appointments either online, or by emailing me.
Sessions for individuals are $140 per hour. Sessions for couples are $260 for 90 minutes.
My cancellation policy is that with more than 48 hours' notice, I will move your booking free of charge. With less than 48 hours' notice, the session fee is 50% of normal.
Payment can be made by cash, credit / debit card, or electronic transfer.
During the pandemic, all sessions are conducted via video (which I'm happy to help you get started with, if you're new to it).
Otherwise, sessions are conducted in Brunswick (Melbourne), with a limited number of video sessions for special circumstances (such as accessibility).
Please note that the Brunswick studio has one flight of stairs.
