Rachel Frances Counselling
What to expect
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 20 minute intro phone or Zoom call to all potential clients.
The purpose of an intro call is so:
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you can tell me a bit more about your current situation
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we can talk through the why now
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we can explore your needs and what you want from counselling
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you can ask me any questions you might have
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I can tell you a bit more about me and the practical details of how I work
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we can chat about how we might work together
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you can get a better sense of me and whether I'm the right fit for you
Fees
My fees for a 50-minute in-person or online counselling session are £60.
I also want my practice to be as accessible and inclusive as possible, so I have a limited number of low fee counselling sessions for students, trainee counsellors or those on a low income/benefits. My concessionary rate is £50 per 50 minute session.
You are welcome to ask me about concessions, please don't let finances be a barrier to accessing support.
First Session
In our first session together, we will review our shared counselling agreement so that you are fully aware of my approach to confidentiality and note keeping, payments, cancellations, endings etc.
We will then discuss what you would like to explore in counselling, we might also look at any goals you have or any specific things you want focus on.
If it's helpful, I can ask you questions. Sometimes it's difficult to know where to start and what to talk about. I might ask you about what you are doing with yourself - work, studies etc., what your living situation is like, who your support network are - family, partner(s), friends, colleagues, what your hobbies, interests etc. are, and importantly what you do for fun, a moment of joy, or to take care of yourself.
There is no expectation that you need to tell me everything about you and your situation in your first session.
Availability
I offer in-person sessions from the Redland Practice: 34b Chandos Mews, Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PF
My availability can change regularly so please get in contact to check what sessions I have available. My core working hours are:
Mondays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesdays 9:30am - 3:00pm
Wednesdays 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursdays 4:00pm - 8:00pm
What I can offer you
I offer short-term counselling (6-12 sessions) for clients who have a particular concern they want to focus on.
I also offer longer-term psychotherapy (12 sessions+) for clients who want a deeper exploration of self, or their situation.
I incorporate regular reviews into any work we do together to ensure we are working collaboratively to meet your needs.
Individual Counselling
In-person and Online Sessions
I offer both in-person and online counselling sessions.
I offer weekly sessions, and in some cases I can offer fortnightly, or monthly sessions.
I use Zoom for any online sessions and we'll use the same link every session. I'm also happy to provide ad hoc online sessions, with prior notice.