Compton Hodge MACCPH
walking therapy Counselling in Walthamstow and online.
SUMMARY OF SERVICES:
Mode, ethics, holidays, additional needs, reports, fees, important details, privacy and confidentiality.
Why I love therapy
For some of us, counselling therapy brings a treasure trove of endless possibilities, or ways to change our ability to function properly after suffering a big life event, such as bereavement, an unexpected illness, work situation or a family dynamic. Therapy can help you get to know yourself better, clarify issues that matter to you and develop your potential. It gives you the opportunity to work in ways which promote your ability to resolve problems, or to develop coping skills for things which cannot be changed.
I believe that attending counselling can increase our ability to make good choices for ourselves, and change our future.
What I offer
As part of my practice, I integrate three main theoretical theories into my counselling: CBT, Person Centred and Psychodynamic, with an emphasis on person-centred approach, which means you lead in exploring your thoughts and feelings whilst I support you emotionally and psychologically, within a safe, confidential environment. With your permission, I might help and support you in a CBT way, in identifying unhelpful thought patterns, for example, making realistic goals and plans to change them. This might involve some home-work in between sessions.
Ethics
My primary commitment is to look after your wellbeing and safety. Therefore, I welcome you into an honest and safe, confidential space in which you can feel nurtured, listened to, without fear of judgment or rejection, a space in which you are free to discover ways to respond to the difficulties in your life. It is my aim that you can find peace and hope within this safe space, that brings joy to you and possibly others.
Holiday, and endings/ planned and unplanned
There will be times when I am on holiday or you might go on holiday. I will always tell you in advance.
As the client, you have the right to leave therapy whenever you choose and you can discuss with me when you feel ready to end the therapy. You can also let me know if you are considering entering another therapeutic relationship. You can decide in advance how we are to finish the therapy, with a good ending, which could include a review of what you have gained and maybe a coffee.(!)
Additional needs
If you are suffering from a medical condition, addictions, self -harm, or other, we shall put into our contract some plans and expectations to keep you safe.
Writing reports for professionals
If you need a referral letter to be written for another agency who is helping you, I will first ask for your written consent. I shall also charge a small fee.
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Fees
I calculate my fees to be inclusive of people who would otherwise be excluded from the benefits of counselling, because of their level of income and/or state of health.
With effect from 1st September 2023, my fees for individuals start at:
20 minute online introductory call/ self-referral
£25
60/75minute first appointment (Intake)
£40/£50
50 minute ongoing therapy appointment
£45
Telephone calls (other than scheduling-related calls) over 10 minutes in length
£15
Writing assessments or letters by request [estimate time]
£15 per 15 minutes
Reading email correspondence (other than scheduling-related emails), assessments or evaluations
£10
Consulting and collaborating with necessary professionals by request and
£35 for each half hour call/
I offer concessionary rates for a limited number of bone fide students/unemployed/low income, as follows:
Fee Increases
My fees will increase next September 2024.
Payments
Account name: Compton Hodge Sort Code: 09-01-27 Account number: 09636967 Thank you
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Summary of Therapy Contract (Adult Clients)
Please see below a summary page of my therapy contract for ease of reference. Everything I discuss verbally and in writing is confidential.
I have systems and procedures in place to protect your contact details and clinical data, including encrypted email, passwords, locked filing cabinet, encrypted online note storage, and numerical coding. Please ensure you also protect your computer and devices.
Our professional relationship is limited to our therapy sessions. If we happen to see each other outside of sessions, I will not greet you unless you approach me first, and I will not divulge in public how we know each other, unless you choose to do so.
Length of Sessions Fees GPB
Frequency
Fees for Reports
When is my payment due
Non-payment policy Cancellation Policy Cancellation fee Recording policy
Lateness policy Insurance panels
Applicable Law Professional Membership
Professional Insurance Social Media
Guidelines
No show policy Office Hours
Other often telephone/email is checked Secure video conferencing platform Online therapy conditions
Clinical retention policy Non-essential data retention policy
Emergency advice
Length of time (min) 20/50/60/75
Fees …………………£25/ £40/ £45/ £50
Weekly/Fortnightly/ Monthly £15 per 15 minutes of work On the day of each session
Legal Proceedings begin 14 days after non-payment 48 hours
GPB £25 if less than 48 hours.
Not permitted by either party
Will wait for 15 minutes unless receive SMS Not accepted
England, Wales/ GDPR ******* Ref. No: *******
Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists
Insurance
I do not accept friends requests from clients
No drinking or using drugs before sessions, no smoking in sessions Automatic discharge after 2 appointments missed with no contact
Monday (admin), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10-5pm Friday 9-1pm other times available on request.
Every working day, during office hours Zoom, Google, Meet, Telephone
If you are not at home, please email your location prior to session for safety reasons.
6 years, as per insurance requirements
Deleted 5 years after discharge, 5 years after 18th Birthday
Call local emergency services or go to the nearest Accident & Emergency department
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PRIVACY NOTICE Confidentiality and Privacy
· I may consult with other professionals involved in your treatment only with your explicit signed consent.
· If I believe you or another person is at risk of being harmed e.g. if I are concerned that you are in serious danger of attempting or completing suicide, in imminent danger or temporarily unable to take responsibility for your actions, I would advise the relevant emergency authorities and/or your doctor and/or your nominated emergency contact. Any decision to break confidentiality would not be taken lightly. I will usually consult with a colleague, the clinical supervisor and where possible, advise you as well. You have an ethical and legal right to know the importance of and/or see what is being said about you if you wish and I will make every effort to include you in the process except in circumstances where it would harm you or others to inform you (e.g. child protection situations, mental incapacity, terrorism).
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· I may discuss our work in a general way with the clinical supervisor and supervision group in order to maintain high standards of practice. I will never use names or personally identifiable details.
· I actively participate in forums, webinars, relevant online groups and other opportunities to collaborate and consult with other professionals in order to further my training and skill set. I do not share names or identifying details.
· Your name may be contained in financial records and my online diary. It is possible that third parties may have access to those records, for example, an accountant, tax adviser, legal adviser or administrative assistant. They are bound by substantially the same data protection requirements and I have contracts protecting personal data in place with them.
· I may share your personal data if I are under a duty to disclose in order to comply with any civil or legal obligation, or in order to enforce or apply my terms and conditions e.g. for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction or to pursue unpaid fees.
· I may be required to disclose some of your personal data to your health insurance company. For instance, if I invoice your health insurance company directly in respect of your treatment, I may be required to provide certain information including your Contact Information, appointment and attendance dates, progress notices and the applicable consultation or treatment fee.
· If an accident, illness or my passing prevents me from being able to contact you, I have nominated a trusted colleague who will be able to access the practitioner's client list and contact you if necessary. I have documented the procedure to follow in a clinical will and you will be provided with necessary referrals. They will destroy personal and sensitive data and archive clinical notes safely at the appropriate time in line with GDPR requirements.
· In the United Kingdom there is no legal protection of confidentiality in the event of a client's passing. I will, however, aim to keep confidentiality as much as possible except in legal situations where I are not able to.
Contact:
07971-865553
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Compton Hodge. MACCPH (CIMSPA)
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