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How long does each therapy session take?
Do you have a Cancellation Policy?
Individual sessions are usually 51 - 60 minutes in length. Group therapy or skills-based groups are usually 90 minutes in length.
Yes. Your appointment time is reserved especially for you. Kindly give at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will need to be paid in full on the day of the cancelled consultation.
Is what I say in counselling kept confidential?
My child is an adolescent. How much will you tell me about what they are talking about, and how much will parents be included?
No matter how old you are, confidentially is important in order to build a therapeutic relationship. If there is something that I think the parents should know, then I will assist your child in finding a way to tell you. Parents are an important part of the therapeutic process, and I include them as much as the adolescent and I feel is necessary in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
What are your fees?
My rates are in line with medical aid tariffs. I am registered with BHF, which enables you to claim directly from your medical aid. It is important for you to check whether your medical aid option will pay for the services of a Counselling Psychologist and what limit is available.
What can I expect from my first counselling session?
In your first session, which is called an "intake" session, you will be asked questions that will help me get to know you a little better and establish your personal history. We will work together to establish your goals for counselling and discuss how we can start navigating this process. This process also helps me to draw up a personalized treatment plan for you. Counselling will be a different experience for each person and will follow a different process depending on your goals and the agreed upon treatment.
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I follow the professional, legal and ethical guidelines of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). This means that information regarding your counselling sessions is not shared with anyone without your permission. There are some exceptions to confidentiality, however. If there is the possibility of harm to the client or another person, or in cases of child abuse, I am legally and ethically required to report such information to the appropriate authorities. Please feel free to ask me for more information about confidentiality.
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