Rates and Medical Aid Claims
Consultation fees are in line with medical aid rates for psychological services. I am contracted out of medical aid; this means that clients pay directly for sessions (cash or electronic transfer), and are issued with an invoice that may be submitted to the medical aid for reimbursement. Payments must be made at the end of each month, unless otherwise discussed. Please note that the client is responsible for contacting their medical aid to enquire whether their medical aid plan covers psychological treatment.
A limited number of reduced rate slots are periodically made available. Assistance for financially disadvantaged individuals is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the practice for further information.
How Long Are Therapy Sessions?
A standard psychotherapy session is typically 50-55 minutes. Occasionally, on mutual agreement, longer sessions may be arranged.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Generally, sessions are scheduled once a week at a regular established time. However, individual needs vary and this will be discussed with the client during the course of the first few sessions.
The number of sessions necessary will differ, this depends on the client’s individual circumstance and/or diagnosis. Duration of therapy is also influenced by a client's readiness for change and commitment to therapy.
When Should I Consider Starting Therapy?
Individual Therapy - Individuals choose to come for therapy for a variety of reasons. Some individuals may have experienced a traumatic event or significant life change that they are struggling to deal with, while others may feel as though they are depressed or experiencing anxiety. As individuals grow and change, they often feel the need to delve deeper within themselves to understand relationships, past events and personality types.
Couples Therapy - Relationships have the dual ability to be both extremely rewarding and very challenging. During the course of a relationship, individuals may encounter barriers which could cause them great distress or may make them question their relationship. It is rewarding to assist couples in navigating difficult spaces as well as working with them to facilitate reaching their relationship and couple goals. Couples therapy can also assist in identifying destructive patterns that have emerged within the relationship, assist in pinpointing the feelings evoked in the individual and the couple, as well as finding and utilising the right tools to enable the couple to alter their perceptions and allow for the building of a healthy relationship.
Executive Therapy - Many business professionals and executives are under daily stress which they experience in the workplace. Professionals may be required to improve their productivity and efficiency while having to work closely with clients and colleagues. By using scientific research methods on human behavior and psychology, I help individuals and at times companies understand issues and challenges that arise in the workplace.
Do You Offer Therapy Online?
I am open to conducting psychotherapy sessions via Online Video Apps on a cell phone, tablet or computer. Online therapy is usually fairly convenient, allowing you to schedule your therapy sessions for times that are the most convenient for you. Recent studies show online therapy may be just as effective as face-to-face therapy.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is an important part of the therapeutic relationship and information shared will be kept strictly confidential, and may not be disclosed without the clients written consent. However, the law stipulates certain limits to confidentiality. More specifically, I am under obligation to break confidentiality under the following circumstances:
- Should the client present as an imminent danger to self or other.
- Should the client report their life has been threatened by another.
- If a court orders the disclosure of records.
- If forensic work is required. (Please note: I do not conduct work for forensic purposes).
- If there is evidence or just suspicion of abuse in any form, as determined by the law.
