Sessions

I offer face-to-face sessions, on a long- or short-term basis, for individuals or couples. Each session normally lasts for an hour, and takes place on a weekly or fortnightly basis, usually at The Person Centre. However, this isn't fixed in stone, and we may be able to agree on alternative arrangements or locations; for example, longer, intensive sessions may feel more appropriate on occasion. Because of the importance of the therapeutic relationship in my work, I don't offer either telephone or online therapy. Details of therapy days, workshops and other events can be found on the events page.

Although I don't currently have space to take on new clients, I anticipate that I will have space available in early 2010 so please don't hesitate to get in touch now if that sort of timing could work for you.

Fees and energy exchange

The Person Centre is a non-profit making association and therefore sets out simply to cover its costs. On this basis, a one hour session for an individual or couple is normally charged at 30€. However, as some people who have come to live in France may be cash-poor but relatively time-rich, I also offer the opportunity of an energy exchange. It works like this: while you may of course choose to pay for therapy sessions in the normal way, you may opt instead to 'pay', either in whole or in part, with something of equivalent value (for example, your produce, or your time in the form of conservation or gardening work, work in the house, or something similar). The choice is wholly yours; I ask no questions concerning financial means. We can discuss and agree the details before we meet or during an introductory session.

There is no charge for a first meeting.

Group facilitation and supervision

I offer regular or one-off facilitation for large and small groups (including families), either here in Ariège or farther afield. I also offer person-centred supervision for counsellors, therapists, group leaders, complementary medicine practitioners or anyone in the 'helping professions'. Please contact me for details.

Ethics and confidentiality

I adhere to the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and that of  L'Association Française de Psychothérapie dans l'Approche Centrée sur la Personne, of which I am a member. Trust between therapist and client is absolutely crucial, and all my therapeutic work is confidential. This means that everything disclosed, together with the fact that you have made contact with me or are a client, stays with me and me alone.