or email enquiry@hampshirepsychologist.co.uk, if you wish to book an appointment, or should you require further details.
If you have problems sending an email to the above address, please use this: stephenjsmith48@googlemail.com
Your first appointment
Your first appointment will last about one hour; this may well go a lot more quickly than it sounds. It is an initial conversation designed to get to know you and talk over your problems. It is an opportunity for you and I to meet and decide whether CBT might be of help to you, and whether you wish to book further appointments. There is no obligation to book further visits at the time of your first appointment, although many people do.
Confidentiality
Your data is confidential and will usually only be seen by me, however in certain circumstances I may be legally required to disclose records. If your therapy is funded by an insurer or other party, then information/reports may be sent to them about your therapy. I may also need to share information with relevant professionals if I have concerns that you or someone else may be at risk or I believe that a crime has been committed.
Further appointments
Once you have decided to see me again for further appointments, the offer of a series of six sessions at times convenient for you will be made. However, this does not mean that you must book all your sessions in advance. For therapy to be effective it is essential to keep all appointments. If you do have to cancel one, please inform me as soon as possible. A charge will be incurred if you cancel less than 48 hours before your appointment.