Can I see you for just a chat?

Just a short post today answering a frequently asked question.  Can I see you for just a chat?Yes, absolutely.  I am happy to talk about situations occurring at home or school and take a problem-solving approach with ideas about how to make things go better.  Sometimes an hour appointment can help parents to clarify things in their minds and they are able to manage the situation on their own from that point onwards.  Other times, if the situation is more complex, I can meet for a series of sessions to unpack complex problems and provide support.  I’m always mindful of the cost of visiting a psychologist in terms of money but also of people’s time.  I encourage people to call or email me as I’m happy to spend 15 minutes discussing a situation free of charge.  If I think I can help I’ll suggest an appointment, but it may well be that I can quickly re direct you to the person who can help.

I don’t provide talk therapy such as psychotherapy or on-going counselling.  I can provide referrals on to psychologists or therapists who do provide this kind of support if that is what you require.

Hopefully this has provided some useful answers but please feel free to ask more questions.  You can post questions on my FB page, on the blog page or email me directly.