Information for Therapy Clients

What happens during an initial therapy session?

A typical first session lasts approximately 60 to 75 minutes, during which I will ask you questions about the issues concerning you, encourage you to define your goals, using a variety of methods to help you explore those issues and help you find ways of resolving them. Some of my therapies are content free which means that you do not have to tell me details of the issue you want help with.

What happens during subsequent therapy sessions?

Over the subsequent sessions, we will work on the identified goals, weaving the techniques into our time together, and begin to help you move forward. Giving emotional relief to what you are experiencing so a clearer understanding of the part it plays in your life is felt. With this comes clarity and change. You may be asked to carry out some tasks at home between sessions, for example: practising a specific technique, keeping a journal, or experimenting with a new behaviour.

The magic continues and even deepens outside of the sessions. 

Therapy cost and venue.

My standard fee is £80 per 60 minute session. I encourage all new clients to book a minimum of 3 sessions. This gives you a real opportunity for change. I offer blocks of sessions at a differing cost, the more that are booked the greater the savings. Single sessions can be booked at a reduced rate following the completion of the initial block, these are seen as top up sessions.  

I also accept payment via BACS or PayPal. See website for prices.

Sessions are generally available online via zoom. In person sessions may be available depending on circumstances for both of us. The sessions are carried out in a safe, quiet and confidential space. 

Therapy Contract

As your therapist I undertake to:

• Attend sessions at pre-arranged times and places, and give at least 24 hours’ notice if the session has to be cancelled or postponed.

• Practice within my range of competence and follow the EFTi and EFTMRA codes of conduct. 

• With your agreement, I would refer you to another practitioner if I felt my skills and experience would not be able to support you adequately and safely. 

•  I commit to continuous professional development and having regular supervision/mentoring. 

• Maintain full client confidentiality unless in receipt of information that the client or someone else, is/may be at serious risk of harm, & where disclosure is required by law. (see privacy policy)

• Maitain the professional boundaries of our relationship.

• To the best of my ability, skill and knowledge, commit to support, guide and appropriately challenge you in working towards your desired outcomes.

• I have an up to date enhanced DBS check and I am trained in safeguarding for both children and adults.

I expect you to:

• Attend sessions at pre-arranged times and places and give at least 24 hours’ notice if a session has to be cancelled or postponed. It is up to my discretion to charge for the appointment if not enough time has been given. All circumstances will be considered individually. 

  Pay the agreed payment for the package chosen prior to the first appointment (unless other payment arrangements are made).

• Be open to new learning and exploring your own issues.

• Recognise and take responsibility for your own physical and emotional wellbeing and to keep your own medical professionals informed about therapy treatments.

• Carry out ‘homework’ tasks between sessions as agreed between us

• Try where possible to not be interrupted during sessions by other commitments or dependents. 

Treatment Aftercare 

After a therapy session it is always advisable to rest and relax for a while to ensure the maximum benefit from the treatment.

You may wish to follow the simple guidance steps below:

• Drink plenty of pure, non-carbonated water

• Avoid caffeine or alcohol

• Maintain a healthy diet.

Please be kind to yourself and listen to your own body as we are all different.

In addition to feelings of relaxation, lightness and being uplifted that are regularly reported, occasionally some people may experience the following in the day or two after a treatment:

• A short-term increase in symptoms, followed by gradual improvement

• Needing to sleep or rest more

• Headache

• Feeling emotional

• Increased urination

• Temporary and mild cold like symptoms.

These are all positive signs that are indicative of a body bringing itself back into balance. It is completely normal not to experience any of the above 

If you do have any concerns, please take full responsibility for your own health and wellbeing, use normal self-care and contact your GP surgery if necessary as you usually would. 

My contact details are 07956426426 and julianne.alexanderuk@gmail.com 

You may like to make a note about anything you notice after your treatment and if so please bring it with to your next session

Workshops.

For attendees on workshops:

I will adhere to the above conditions, where applicable. 

I will be working within the same legal framework and codes of ethics. 

I will keep to the same confidentiality and safeguarding procedures as outlined in other documentation.

The personal information gathered through your registration form will be kept securely as laid out in my privacy policy. 

As attendees on workshops:

You arrive on time to settle and be ready for the start of the workshop.

You give prior notice if you are planning to be late, so this can be agreed. 

You agree to take responsibility for your own emotions, support will be offered, and opportunities to speak at the end will be available. 

Confidentiality of others is maintained. 

Compassion to others sharings and emotional responses is shown.