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Thank you for booking your first counselling session with me.

Below is a letter that gives you everything you’ll need to know before your first appointment, followed by an Counselling Agreement. Please reply back to show that you have read and understand and accept the agreement.

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Your Appointment
Your initial session will involve a brief health assessment form and a review of issues you would like to explore or work on. It is also an opportunity to see if we seem to fit together well for going forward. Each session lasts 1 hour and is usually held weekly. After around 12 sessions, we’ll review how things are progressing and discuss whether to continue, pause, or adjust your goals or frequency.

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Location
31 Welland Way, Deeping St James, PE6 8QE
You’re welcome to park on the drive. If you arrive a little early, please take a few minutes to yourself before knocking at your appointment time.

 

Arriving Late
Do aim to arrive on time as if you arrive late, I will still be able to see you for the remaining time, but not beyond the hour, as other clients will be scheduled afterwards.  If I’m delayed for any reason, you’ll always receive your full hour — either that day or another time that suits you.

 

Therapy Dog
I have a large Labrador who usually is in the room during appointments and will be excited when he greets you when you arrive but will quickly settle. If you’d prefer him not to be present — or if you have any dog allergies — please let me know before your session.

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Payment Options
You may pay in the following ways:

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  • Bank Transfer: £55 per session

  • Cash on the Day: £50 per session (Preferred)

  • Pre-paid Block of 4 Sessions: £200 total (£50 each)

 

For pay-as-you-go sessions, please make payment the day before your appointment to confirm your attendance.

 

Bank details:
Julie Morley, Santander , Sort Code: 09-01-29, Account Number: 26111579

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Cancelled sessions
If you need to rearrange or cancel, please give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged.
There is no fee for cancellations made with sufficient notice.

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Please do not bring friends or family to your appointment. (yes, people have really done this).


(Please continue reading the Counselling Agreement)

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I very much look forward to meeting you.


Warm regards,
Julie Morley
Psychotherapist & Counsellor

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Counselling Agreement

This agreement is between Julie Morley (Psychotherapist & Counsellor) and you, the client.
It sets out what you can expect from counselling and our mutual responsibilities.

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Online Sessions
Face-to-face sessions are my standard practice. If travel becomes difficult due to illness or weather, we can hold a temporary online session instead.

 

Holidays
If either of us is away / taking annual leave then your regular appointment time can be held for you unless we make other arrangements. I’ll always let you know about my planned holidays well in advance.

 

Who I Work With

 

COUPLES
Work on relationships is done individually- I do not work with couples.

 

OTHER ISSUES I DO NOT WORK WITH
I may not be the best counsellor if your main focus is around:

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  • Fibromyalgia (FMS)

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME)

  • Long Covid

  • Gender identity issues

  • Self-harm (yourself or family member)

  • Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, or ARFID

 

There are therapists and NHS-linked services who specialise in most of these areas and can offer more targeted support.

 

Ending Counselling
Therapy is open-ended and flexible. When you feel ready to finish or take a break, it is appropriate to plan an appropriate ending together.

 

Confidentiality

Everything discussed in sessions is treated with the strictest confidence. I receive professional supervision as required by ethical standards, but no identifying information is shared.

 

Confidentiality may only be broken if:

  • There is clear risk of harm to yourself or another person

  • Any suspected safe-guarding issue of a vulnerable person, chid or adult.

  • If you disclose information about organized crime (such as people trafficking, County Lines)

  • Or if disclosure is required by law or court order.

 

Brief, anonymised notes may be kept for reference but are usually generally facts. These are securely stored and cannot be used to identify you.

 

Boundaries
The counselling relationship is professional.
 

For your wellbeing, I cannot:

  • Attend family or social events

  • Discuss you or our sessions with your relatives

  • Socialise together outside of therapy

  • See family members for therapy until at least two years after your sessions have ended

 

Contact outside sessions is limited to arranging appointments by text, WhatsApp, or email.

 

Appointments and Cancellations.
The sessions are 1 hour long and usually take place weekly. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged. If I must cancel, you will not be charged, and I’ll offer an alternative appointment.

 

Online Sessions
Online counselling is only used in exceptional circumstances, such as illness, bad weather, or temporary travel issues.

 

Code of Ethics
I work in accordance with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) Code of Ethics, available on their website.

 

Insurance
I hold full public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

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END OF AGREEMENT

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Please remember to email back to show your acceptance and understanding, thank you. 

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