What is the cost?
Based on information from the BACP, the average rate for a private therapist range between £50 and £80 per session. Currently, my fee is set at £60 per hour. Typically, clients undergo 6 to 10 sessions, resulting in a maximum expenditure of £600 over a 10-week period. This structure ensures that no client will require more than 10 weeks to complete the course.
Is it in person or online?
We could potentially arrange an initial Zoom call to introduce ourselves, but I prefer conducting most of the program in person. This approach is especially crucial as 40% of the course involves activities in public settings.
What is the location?
As it stands the location is in south Wales. If you live far away, we can possibly split the course up into bigger sessions.
What are your qualifications?
I hold a BSc in Pure Mathematics and I am fully qualified to teach in Further Education. While I have extensive experience teaching in secondary and FE colleges for over 10 years, I do not possess any qualifications in psychology or therapy.
What if it doesn’t work for me?
I am specifically seeking clients who are ready to move past their challenges and are committed to overcoming them permanently. If you are not yet at a point where you are ready to leave behind your suffering, then this course may not be suitable for you. For those with this mindset, the method I employ has a strong likelihood of success. Through engaging in public activities together, the brain can establish new neural pathways that gradually replace old patterns of thinking.
Will it last?
Upon completing the ten-week program, your fear response will undergo significant change. Moving forward, it is essential to maintain specific behaviours to ensure we don’t go back to old ways.
Can it work with other therapies?
Mindfulness and meditation are effective methods for promoting relaxation and living in the present moment. Later in the course, I will advocate for meditation as a technique to help you relax and stay present. Therapies such as CBT and counselling are not recommended in conjunction with this program, and I advise anyone currently undergoing such therapies not to enrol in this course
What about my medication?
If a doctor is prescribing medication for your anxiety, that is a matter between you and your doctor. However, if you are self-medicating, I strongly urge you to seek medical advice immediately. It is crucial to understand that you cannot participate in this course while self-medicating. Although it is a difficult situation, consult your GP about safely discontinuing the use of unprescribed medications. Once you are free from them, we can proceed with the course.