Types of counselling
Types of counselling
I offer remote or in-person counselling in Stockholm and Skälby, Järfälla, and remote counselling to all clients that wish to choose this option – including via phone, video, instant messaging and email – or to those based in other parts of Sweden, Europe and further afield.
For all types of counselling, I offer twice-weekly, weekly, fortnightly or monthly options, as well as one-off sessions. You can choose the length of your session too, from half an hour to 1.5 hours, although for single-session work I usually recommended a 1.5 hour session. Please note I don’t offer half hour sessions for walk and talk.
We would usually work together during Swedish school term time, as I do not usually work during school holidays. I can sometimes offer email or other remote options during these periods.
Term times can vary, so I would clarify with you in advance any dates I am not available. If you have additional dates you cannot do, I would ask you to let me know as you can
Face-to-face counselling
With face-to-face counselling we would meet at a pre-agreed location, time and day. I offer traditional indoor counselling in Järfälla, as well as outdoor or nature counselling (also known as ‘walk and talk therapy’).
Outdoors counselling
With outdoors counselling, we agree to meet outdoors at a pre-agreed location, and we will walk or sit outdoors, while we talk. If we are walking, it will be on a route I have previously identified.
Depending on your strength or ability, we would usually walk on a flat route with a smooth ground surface. This kind of counselling would usually occur after we have already done some work together. We would also need to agree to and sign a risk assessment form.
Current routes include a circular walk starting and ending at Café Säby Gård in Järfälla (behind IKEA), and a route back and forth between Maltesholmsbadet in Hässelby to Kanaansbadet in Bromma. Alternatively we can walk from my office and return to my office if you spontaneously wish to walk.
*** I am open to suggestions of appropriate new routes that suit you better. Depending on location, they may incur an additional weekly fee. ***
What is remote counselling?
Remote or online counselling is a way for you to engage in counselling using Internet technology such as Skype, WhatsApp or email. You choose the method of communication you feel most comfortable with – from the software you use to whether you want to use video or audio, try out email, or even use instant messaging.
I make every effort to provide a safe and secure environment for your online therapy with encryption software to protect your confidentiality and privacy. All sessions are assumed to be 50 minutes, unless you have requested 30- or 90-minute sessions. Below I have outlined the different types of remote counselling.
Telephone/audio counselling
For audio-only counselling we could either use the telephone or an appropriate app. Whatever you choose, I would call you on a pre-agreed time and day.
- This may be for you if you find it easier to communicate by removing the face-to-face element, but you want to hear my voice and be able to speak with me.
Video counselling
For video counselling, I would call you at a pre-agreed time and day.
- This type of counselling may be for you if you want to see me face-to-face, but from the convenience of your computer, tablet or Smartphone.
Instant messaging
With instant messaging, we would connect and start messaging at a pre-agreed time and day. As with more traditional sessions, you would pre-select the session length, and our time would be 30-90 minutes. Once the session is over, you may want to consider deleting the text of our chat for your privacy.
- This may be for you if you find it easier to communicate in writing or by removing the face-to-face element, but would like instant reactions and replies from your therapist.
Email counselling
For email counselling, you can write your email whenever and wherever suits you best. I would suggest setting aside the same time and day each week, to give yourself the same structure as a ‘real time’ session. However, you know yourself best, and you may prefer to edit a draft email throughout the week as you find new thoughts or feelings you wish to share. We would agree on which day I would respond to you, and I would spend 50 minutes replying to your email on that day (unless you have opted for 30- or 90-minute sessions).
Counselling using email gives you a chance to consider what you wish to say before you send your message. It also provides time between exchanges to reflect on the information you have received.
- It might be suitable for you if you like time to consider what you say or if you like the time between replies.
- It is not for you if you feel you need immediate replies.
If you have any questions or would like to book the first session, please complete the web form on the contact page.