Question 1

What is coaching?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is goal and action oriented, hands-on and supports you to reach specific goals and to overcome specific blockages  or issues. Coaching is short-term with an average of 1 to 10 sessions. Key themes are increasing self-awareness, self-efficacy and psychological resilience as well as grounding in a more balanced approach to life. If you seek deeper healing, therapy is your call.

Question 2

What is therapy?

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Therapy is process oriented and is characterized by deeper psychological exploratory work. Therapy sustains deeper and profound healing focusing on the relief from, and growth in, psychological symptoms, mental distress and physical/somatic symptoms. It helps you deepen your insight into the ‘Why’ of your doings and being, including: cognitive or behavioural patterns, relationality, uprooting dysfunctional beliefs and coming to post-traumatic growth.

Question 3

What is your holistic approach to psychotherapy?

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My holistic approach to psychotherapy harnasses multiple approaches and therapeutic interventions. This allows us to explore what works best for you. The therapeutic approaches range from active and experiential exercises to in-depth talk therapy. Each collaborative and functional to your process - drawing from both ACT-CBT and Gestalt Psychotherapy.

Question 4

What are your credentials as a therapist?

Accepted Answer

I am Gestalt therapist, RINO certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)), and a current UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist (https://psychotherapy.my.site.com/DirectoryApi__Directory?autonumber=SD-00000001&site=a0d24000001VW3nAAG)at Metanoia Institute (currently, research and viva only). I am a member of both the UK Council for Psychotherapy and BAATN. Previously, I have accrued extensive experience working with eating disorders, addiction and dual diagnostic treatments. My work is influenced by my passion for symbolism and Jungian analysis.

Question 5

How do I know if coaching or therapy is suitable?

Accepted Answer

Are you looking to achieve specific outcomes (coaching) or explore the overall process and depth of your life (therapy)?

Question 6

Does there have to be something 'wrong'?

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No. Mental health is not optional. It is not only about regaining a mental balance, but also about maintaining one. Coaching and therapy sustain you in your journey and have the potential to gift you with emotional relief, grounding, insight and increased self-awareness enabling you to live a happier and healthier life.

Question 7

What is your approach?

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Holistic and humanistic. Compassionate and empowering. I approach the therapeutic relationship as an active, committed collaboration marked by co-creation, and mutual responsibility. In this, I am interested in meeting you as-you-are (supporting you to bring, be and become your most authentic self). Empathy, honesty and trust are key for me in this process.

Question 8

How does our initial contact take place?

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Email me at contact@coachingwithjoyce.com (contact@coachingwithjoyce.com)and we will take it from there. Please email me any questions that you may have. The initial contact will be a co-exploration as to whether I am the right coach or therapist for you. During your first session, we will also discuss contract to ensure that you know exactly what to expect going forward in process.

Question 9

How many sessions do I need?

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This depends on your needs. I generally work on an open-ended basis allowing the process to flow, adjust and re-adjust to changing and fulfilled needs and prospects. Generally, a coaching process ranges anywhere between 1 and 8 sessions, therapy usually lasts anywhere between 6 months and several years.

Question 10

Where are you located?

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In-person sessions are available in Brixton (SW2 1AP), Herne Hill (SE24 9DL), and Clapham (SW4 9JX). Rooms are spacious, light, and fully equipped for therapy. Online sessions are available via Zoom.

Question 11

How long is a session?

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50 minutes

Question 12

How much do you charge per session?

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Fees will be discussed prior to your first session. Psychotherapy sessions are available from GBP 90 per session. Pricing for organisations and executive coaching will differ.

Question 13

Do you offer concessions?

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I offer limited concession slots for individuals on a low-income only. Please get in touch to learn more if this applies to your current situation.

Question 14

I am curious, how do I reach you?

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Please send an email to contact@coachingwithjoyce.com or complete the online contact form. I look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as I can.

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