Caroline Cameron

I currently have limited face-to-face availability but I am happy to begin sessions online and move to face-to-face when possible.  

Children and young people under 18 years old are face-to-face only as I find this is much more effective.  However, I am happy to discuss specific reasons for online.

My focus throughout sessions is to ensure that I provide a confidential, safe and supportive environment for you.  I work at your pace, in a largely person-centred manner and tailor sessions to meet your needs as an individual.   

With a background in social work I combine systemic theory with my integrative approach as a therapist.  This means that I am able to combine different models during sessions including CBT, existential, psychodynamic, transactional analysis, gestalt and play/creative therapy techniques.  

When working with children and young people I adapt the sessions to be age appropriate.

I work largely online but have some availability for face-to-face work in the Southend area. 

I offer weekly sessions which occur on the same day each week.

Once I receive your call/email/text message I will contact you to arrange a brief telephone consultation.  You can then let me know following the call whether you would like to proceed and I will book our first session.

I offer concessions.

I will share paperwork with you prior to the session commencing in order to gather basic information about you.  I will also share GDPR information and seek your consent from you to commence the sessions.  I also require payment in advance of the session in order to confirm my availability.

The first session is different from other sessions as it is an assessment of your needs, hopes, wishes and risks during therapy.  It is a space for us to get to know one another and discuss practicalities such as timescales, finance and confirm the date and time of the sessions going forward.  You may also have questions for me at this time.

If you are a parent of a child/young person attending therapy I will meet with you alone for the first session.  I will then meet with your child or young person for the second session (either together with you or alone depending on the needs of your child).