Instant Message Counselling

What is Instant Message Counselling?

An exchange of therapeutic messages in a scheduled session time, without having to show your face or voice.  

We will 'talk' by typing for a scheduled 50 minutes once a week.

Is Instant Message Counselling Safe?

I have studied an advanced specialist course in online counselling which equips me to offer this method of working in a very safe way. To read more about my online experience and training click here.  

Why choose Instant Message counselling?​​

• no need to show your face 

• no need to speak

• express yourself through writing

• more accessible

• no travel time

• feel more equal

Things to Consider​​​

• Do you have somewhere private and where you will not be disturbed for the duration of the session?

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• Do you have a smartphone that you can install the free app 'Signal - Private Messenger' on to?

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• Do you have a good, stable internet connection?

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• Is your device easy to type on?

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• Are you able to express yourself through writing and do you enjoy communicating this way?

How do I get Started?

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STEP 1: Click here to complete the web form to ask to book an introductory session.

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STEP 2: I reply by email sending you instructions to set up the messaging program on your device.

I will also offer you a session time and send you the registration form.

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STEP 3: You complete and return the registration form and bank transfer the introductory fee.

STEP 4:

I will email you a copy of my counselling contract. 

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STEP 5: If we decide to start counselling sessions, you type your name on the counselling contract to confirm you agree and then email it back.

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Step 6: I then reply confirming our weekly session times.