What Happens

When you contact me, we will carefully explore expectations, whether coaching is right and how well I can help. If we agree to work together we arrange a convenient appointment for the first session.

The first session is about getting to know each another, establishing the areas to be worked on and agreeing the way forward. By the end of this session it will be clear what we can expect from each other and how we are going to work together.

There is no prescribed format for subsequent sessions. Typically we address any immediate needs, review progress, discuss problems that may have arisen, identify new help required and agree goals for the next session. In this way you remain in control and we both stay focused on the outcomes required.

Timing: Sessions are normally for 1 hour and are scheduled to fit in with your life. Longer sessions can be arranged if appropriate.

Location: I can work with you either face to face or by telephone. I can supplement this with work by email, although I would prefer to talk. I will gladly travel to a location of your choice and will charge for my travelling time. I live in Northamptonshire.

Fees: I offer free 30 minute consultations to explore whether I can help. Thereafter my standard fees are £65 per hour paid in advance. Longer sessions are charged pro rata. I offer a 10% discount if you commit to and pay for 6 sessions or more in advance. When I charge for travelling time I agree a rate first.

How many sessions will I need?: Most people need at least 6-10 sessions to achieve worthwhile change. Many choose to carry on for longer periods. Sessions are normally scheduled every 1-2 weeks initially and thereafter in accordance with your needs.

Working together: Once an appointment is made I ask for a weeks notice if it needs to be changed. This allows me to offer it to someone else in reasonable time. I reserve the right to charge for sessions cancelled within 48 hours of an appointment.

Confidentiality: All that is discussed or addressed in the session is completely confidential and will not be shared with anyone else.