What to expect in your first visit to therapy

1^st appointments are a two-fold (occasionally daunting) undertaking: For the therapist, establishing rapport, ascertaining the patient/client's presenting issues and/or concerns, whilst assessing if the practice's Psychotherapeutic modalities are a suitable intercession for this person's needs. Secondly for the patient/client, the chance to see if they feel comfortable and at ease with the therapist, and determine what they potentially may have to offer.

You may rest assured however, that therapy here is always respectful and non-judgmental; free of distractions and disruptions. Overall, the focus will be on gaining an understanding of your particular situation; whilst working collaboratively with you, to facilitate in the resolution of your concerns.

Fees for Therapy

Irrespective of session type (Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, or Family Therapy), the same flat-fee is applied to each Psychotherapeutic Consultation. For 2009, that fee will remain at $130 per therapeutic hour; this is payable at the end of each appointment. For your convenience, payments may be made by all major Credit Cards, Debit Cards, EFTPOS, and cash. Further clarification may be sought by telephone enquiry.

Cancellation Policy

In order to be effective, therapy needs to take place on a regular basis; with best results occurring when appointments are consistently scheduled and regularly attended. Put differently, missed appointments jeopardise treatment continuity, and inevitably slow the healing work.

These considerations, and the requirement for consistency in appointment scheduling, are the reasons for our cancellation policy:

Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice (2 working days) will be charged a cancellation fee at the price of the therapy hour. This policy is representative of the industry standard within the Counselling/Psychotherapy profession.

Rescheduling your appointment within the same working week (thus incurring no cancellation fee) is much preferred over cancellation.

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