2020 March

The UK government has officially called for a nationwide lockdown in a final attempt of managing and containing coronavirus and ultimately, freeing up the NHS and our medical services to treat those most in need. We must stay at home, leaving only for the essentials – food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home).

We are living in an uncertain and turbulent time. Guidance and news reports have been changing daily, so many of us understandably will be feeling unsettled and confused. Whether you were already undergoing mental health support or are experiencing new levels of distress, worry and anxiety as a result of this time, please know that help is available. You’re not alone in this, and nobody should feel they aren’t deserving or able to access support.

We are still providing Counselling ,Psychotherapy and Supervision support

As an alternative to Face to Face we are offering Online support which is a highly successful and effective. While it is different from a standard face-to-face session and may suit some people more than others, it allows you to access help whenever and wherever you are.

I know it is an uncertain time for everyone .

Hopefully this post will answer any questions you

 may have and put your mind at ease related to therapy

and supervision  .

We have an ethical duty to prevent harm to our clients ,

 it is important to strike a balance between taking appropriate

precautions while not causing undue concerns as some

 of you may feel increasingly anxious at this time.

At this stage we remain open offering face to face support

 and  we continue offering online and phone therapy as an alternative.

There are many simple steps that can be taken  to support

 our safety whilst meeting  face to face .

We are washing our hands thoroughly before and after clients 

 and  encourage all  clients to use the  hand sanitizer  provided .

We are disinfecting  door handles and hand rests of chairs

 and any equipment that has been in contact between clients.

There is plenty of space within the therapy room and it is 

possible to sit at a recommended distance .

Physical contact is to be avoided  .

We will air the therapy room between consults

We would ask if tissues are used within session that you

 take them home and dispose of them your self 

or place them  in the disposable bags provided .

We would ask if you or your household  fall in to the symptomatic 

or  at risk categorie to follow the guidelines given and self isolate .

Please let us know so that we can agree  a plan of support to suit you .

 This might be the option to put your therapy on hold to reschedule

 you appointment  or to continue  therapy through online and

 or telephone support .

We moved from our base in Elland to our new premises in Halifax from March 2020

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