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Although we offer two types of online contact, e-mail and direct online chat, our preferred method is direct online chat. However, it is not possible for us to be online at all times currently. So the first step is to send an email to schedule an appointment time. This way we will be certain to be online to chat with you and conduct our session.


eChat is a simple and effective process, which enables immediate and direct chat similar to that of a 'chat room'.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH -My psychotherapeutic approach, is mostly cognitive. However depending on the individual needs of the client, my approach is flexible. I may pull from other therapeutic approaches.

My psychotherapeutic approach skills enable the client to deal realistically with related transsexual issues of self esteem, fear, depression, shame and above all, a successful transition.

I invite clients to engage and enter therapy or counseling for problems such as: Marital problems, Difficult Decisions, Alternative Lifestyles, Career Change, Relationship Problems, Habits, Fear, Anxiety, Gender Issues, Parenting, Ageing Issues, Grief, Employment, Stress, Situational Depression, Social Fears/Phobias, Infidelity and Trust Issues, and others.

GENDER THERAPY - Regarding my ‘specialist' work with transgendered clients, apart from feeling 'comfortable' about discussing transgender issues, my social work training, assessment skills and work with srs patients in a clinical setting developed over the past 11 years have afforded me a sound background of working directly with transgender and other clients in a variety of settings.

LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL THERAPY - I am able to counsel lesbian, gay and bisexual people regarding issues that are specific to the community and also issues that are common for all people. With much experience we are capable of providing great counseling sessions to this community. We counsel on anything from everyday issues to depression to relationship trouble.

 

Note: Online e-Therapy or e-mail psychotherapy is a private, inexpensive and beneficial approach for some individuals. At times, it is not for everyone. It is important that you have quite good communication and basic typing skills. Also, crisis situations are not always best handled within this forum especially if they are of an urgent nature.

Also, if you are already in therapy, it is not ethical to serve as a supplemental form of support without full knowledge and consent of the therapist that you are already seeing. On occasions, and during your time in therapy, it may be necessary to recommend that you augment your online work with therapy in a face to face setting. This will be to help and assist you more effectively.

FEES

GENDER PSYCHOTHERAPY
ASSESSMENT AND
ADVICE

My professional fees are as follows for online e-therapy, hormone or transgender assessment, LGBT relationship issues, depression, everyday issues, fitting in with the world, and more. There is no charge for the initial enquiry. I shall respond fully to what you have written normally within 24 hours - usually sooner. If I feel that I could be of assistance I will reply suggesting how we can continue - you are under no obligation.

For e-therapy and SRS Assessment we offer one mode of e-therapy, that of online 'direct' write (chat) sessions at $35 USD for each individual session which are for 50 mins. to one hour. If you decide to proceed with your online e-therapy you may prefer to arrange 3 sessions at a rate of $100 USD or 6 sessions at $200 USD.

Currently, for the SRS Assessment a minimum period of six months is normally required.

There are sometimes you may want to do the session(s) via email. If this is the case the fees are the same as the chat counseling sessions.

I would suggest for either of the above you next need to fill out the therapy CONTACT form or send an email. We shall then send you an online form to complete as fully as possible, this should provide us with enough basic information to help us take the first steps towards our online therapeutic relationship.

Further work will be time limited psychotherapy guided by your current needs. If you are transgendered and you are working towards your transition, we are guided in accord with the guidelines as set down in the 2001 Harry Benjamin Standards of Care. These sessions will be looking at your day to day transition and issues around your emotional well being, 'real life' experience and there connection with your overall growth and development.

The duration of this work should be a minimum period of six months. These matters will be discussed further as we proceed.

Note: Since the scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of time specifically for you, a minimum of 24 hours (1 day) notice is required for re-scheduling or canceling an appointment. Unless we reach a different agreement, the full fee will be charged for sessions missed without such notification.

Further as this is online e-therapy I would also like to request a copy of a photo (it is good to see who you are talking to). It would be great if it could be a drivers license, passport or other photo ID that has your date of birth on it. You must be 18 years of age or older.

During the course of psychotherapy it may, at times, be necessary with some clients to recommend that they change to conventional face to face therapy in their local area. This is an unusual occurence.

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