Your invitation to get in touch…
So, you might be curious about working together, but it can seem like there’s so much to consider; Will we be a good match? How do I make contact? What will happen when I do? What if I change my mind? Where do I even start?!
I’m hoping that this short blog post will answer some of these questions, and at least offer some reassurance for the ones I can’t answer here. Firstly, if you’re thinking about getting in touch, I’m sending you an open invitation to do just that! It can be so difficult to know where to start when sending that first email, text or DM- how much information to include, where to begin, what questions to ask… I get such a diverse range of initial contacts, and honestly, they’re all OK! Maybe you want to keep things brief and just express an interest, or you might want to start with a description of what led you to get in touch in the first place. Either way, and most places in between are fine with me. I will usually respond (as promptly as I can) with an invitation to join me for 15 minute free-of-charge telephone consultation, where we can talk a bit more about what you’re seeking help with, you can ask me questions and we can talk practical things like fees, attending sessions, paperwork etc.
The first consultation is invaluable for both you and I. It offers you a space to really get a feel for me and to learn more about how I work. It also offers me a space to get to know you a little better and to assess whether you’ve come to the right person or not. If I feel that there is someone else better suited to help you, I will make every effort to signpost you on to people or organisations that can help. However, if we come to the end of the 15 minutes and are in agreement that we could be a good match, then I might suggest that we book a first session. At this point, I’ll send you over my Welcome Pack, which consists of further information for you to read before the appointment- it covers important things like confidentiality, payment details and where to find my office (if we’re not working online). That first sessions is always offered on a non-obligation basis, so there is no pressure for you to book any more- I will leave the ball in your court by offering you some time to think about things and you can come back to me if it feels right. I won’t reach out or pester you with follow-up contacts. I also always charge my usual rate for the first session.
I’m hopeful that this snippet of a blog post helps to clarify some practicalities about the initial process we go through when we begin to get to know one another, as well as offering you a big welcome if you decide to say hello!
