I’m new to inner work. What is it like?
Because each person has different issues and goals for meeting, sessions will be different depending on the individual. In general, sessions with me are experience-based, meaning we will go deeper than having an intellectual conversation, we'll make contact with your felt sense and explore the associated thought processes through parts work. What I’ve found in my work is that experience is a great catalyst for change and also that understanding naturally arises from having ‘been there’, deep in contact with the experience of something.
Sometimes I may suggest things you can do beyond the work we do in the sessions, to support your process - such as reading a book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. This is all voluntary. The more you give to the process the more you gain.
How often and for how long period of time should we meet?
Depending on your specific needs, we could meet short-term, for
a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or when
you have desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most
common to schedule regular sessions (usually weekly or bi-weekly), and it's also common to book a single session first before committing.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Successful relationship in the context of inner work requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter, so confidentiality is essential. Only exception to this is when the client threatens to seriously bodily harm themselves or another person.
How long does it take to achieve full resolution for my issue?
These sessions offer a fast way of healing, without needing years of traditional talk therapy. As you probably guess, I cannot guarantee a timeline. I can let you know what affects the length of healing of a particular topic: severity of the issue (have you had it all your life, are there many layers), your ability to be present with felt sense, your focus, and sometimes also your willingness to make changes that will build on each other. Relationship with the practitioner, which takes more than one session to develop, also has an impact since the more trust there is of letting go and going in, the deeper we can go.
Can we meet over a video call?
Yes. I am available for Zoom/Skype appointments.
I have a further question before making a booking
Feel free to reach out to me here: /contact I would love to hear from you and I will get back to you within a day or two.