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I dont reply to enquiries on social sites or accept connection requests on media sites.
If you are booking for a couple, please make sure that you have your partner's approval, and availability. Booking a session to 'push' a reluctant spouse to attend very rarely works out and likely provokes an argument between you both.
I'm always happy to talk about the process of therapy, how and when we meet, what we might expect form each other, what my theoretical and technique orientations are. I practice an eclectic mix of techniques which are shown to work.
I'm often asked about 'discovery calls', or to have a conversation about if we are the 'right fit'. I don't generally agree to that type of conversation as it almost always involves being asked if I can work with your problem - which means the problem is explained to me on the phone - I can't listen to the narrative of what you need over the phone as we don't have a confidentialtiy agreement at that time. This is even more important for couples sessions, so that the person who wasn't on the phone doesn't feel talked about behind their back.
Often, questions are about qualifications and experience. I am a member of a voluntary register, have proved my qualifcations to them, etc. I have been a counsellor for over twenty years and a couples therapist, with Relate training and qualifications, since 2011. I am sometimes asked why I don't have a 'Relate' banner on my website, this is because I am a private practitioner and I am not employed by or affiliated to a Relate office.