Starting therapy can feel like a significant step. You may be unsure about what the process will involve or what an initial meeting will be like.

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Initial Contact

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Once your message is received, Dr Erin Reid aims to respond within two working days by email or text message to provide an overview of her ways of working. She will then arrange a free initial 30-minute conversation via Zoom™ or FaceTime™, which gives you an opportunity to explore what you are looking for and to consider whether working together would be helpful.

 

Paperwork

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If you decide to proceed, Erin will ask you to complete three short online forms prior to your first session.

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First Session

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The first session is an opportunity to begin exploring the difficulties you would like help with and the contexts within which they occur. Erin thinks together with you about families of origin, current relationships, the patterns that may be contributing to your experiences, and what you would like to change.

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Ongoing Work

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Therapy provides a space to reflect on experiences, relationships, and the wider systems that shape our lives. As Erin works together with you, attention is paid to existing relational patterns and alternative ways of responding that may reduce distress and open up new possibilities.

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Practicalities

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Sessions are usually held on a weekly or fortnightly basis, although ad hoc sessions may also be possible. Each session lasts for 50 minutes.

 

48 hours’ notice (from the session start time) is required for any cancellations or requests to reschedule in order to avoid the session fee being charged in full.

 

Daytime and evening appointments are available.

 

Fee information is available on request.​​​​​​

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You are welcome to contact Dr Erin Reid if you would like to receive further information.