Tel: 07890 600715
Karuna Psychotherapy and Counselling Harrogate
Client Information
Who Comes To Therapy
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, they may feel stressed, anxious, or depressed; they may have been recently bereaved, or perhaps are trying to adjust to a difficult life transition. People also come to talk about their relationships, or difficulties associated with sex, culture or gender. Many have experienced trauma which they are struggling to come to terms with. Some come because they want support in losing or gaining weight, because they have alcohol or other addiction problems. These are just a few examples, generally, therapists work alongside people who are unhappy with their life at the present time.
What Can I Expect In My Therapy
Sometimes clients find it difficult initially to talk about what is troubling them, particularly if they feel embarrassed, ashamed or are simply shy, therefore I let you set the pace of therapy. I will endeavour to understand your difficulties, and support you in finding ways to either come to terms with your problems, or where possible, help you find solutions. I am not judgemental but will respond to you in a genuine way, based upon how I experience you. This can sometimes be challenging but we will stand shoulder to shoulder and never head to head. What you talk about in your sessions is entirely up to you. Together we will devise a rough plan of the things you wish to look at and we will explore several ways this can be achieved.
Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions can run for a few weeks, or may last two or three years. Sometimes people come back for a short period with a break in-between. Typically, sessions run for an hour, initially usually once a week at the same time. This way mix ups over times are less frequent. However, some people are unable to manage this, so I aim to be as flexible as I can. In addition, some clients may want to come twice in one week or later on in therapy, they may want to come less often. Again I aim to be flexible and allow space for this in my diary.
Confidentiality and Information Sharing
In our first meeting, we will go through a therapy contract which details my policy on confidentiality and under what circumstances this may have to be breached. However, some information may be important for you to receive beforehand. In brief as a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), I abide by their code of ethics. For you, this means that all my practice is supervised. I feel that this is important in ensuring that you get the most from your therapy. However, supervision seldom requires the other therapists to have details which would identify you. I also keep notes of our sessions and use these to guide the process of therapy. I offer to write up these notes in report format to share with you. Some clients find seeing their story written in black and white or hearing it read back to them in session validating and healing. All my records remain locked in a filing cabinet for a period of five years, after which they will be destroyed.
What Other People Have Said About Me
'Dr Morgan stated that Jo made a substantial contribution not only to patient care but also to the ward ambience. She operated according to the highest standards..'
Consultant Psychiatrist, Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders, Leeds
“(patient) stated that the current input that he is receiving from Jo Ringrose is the best he has ever had..”
Dr Anand Abraham, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds LS14 6WB.
(patient) stated “he was getting a great deal of benefit from his contact with Jo Ringrose, our psychotherapist… I am very pleased with his progress..”
Dr J.B. Frazer, Consultant Psychiatrist, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds LS14 6WB.
In cards and letters received from patients..
“You have helped me to talk about my past, given me ways of dealing with unpleasantness in the present and even given me hope for the future...I would even go as far to say you have kept me alive..”
Client, Harrogate College of Arts and Technology, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate.
“I feel I have worked through and faced so much- things that were stopping me from moving on.. I feel you have helped me see light. I’ve tried for years.. I was so dead for so long but I feel I’m slowly becoming alive and I’m truly privileged to have had you as my teacher. You truly understood and radiated so much light truth, insight and peace to me. You have helped a lot of people in here and I hope you know the magic and value of your ways.. Thank you.”
In-patient, Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds.
In completed questionnaires at the close of therapy..
“Flashbacks were the worst and becoming angry.. I was angry at myself. I feel less of a burden now, more at ease. I feared you would reject me if I tell you what I’ve done but you didn’t.
Community client, Forensic services, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds LS14 6WB
“It helped talking through what wasn’t allowing me to sleep. Sharing it with you helped me to sleep. I don’t feel stupid about dissociating anymore either”.. “Thank you for helping me get my life back together..”
In-patient, Forensic services, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds LS14 6WB.
“The empathy and understanding. You made me feel at ease, you made me feel you understood where I am in my life and what I’d gone through”.
In-patient, Forensic services, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds LS14 6WB .
“You listening to me.. no-one has listened before”.
Community client, Forensic services, Newsam Centre, York Road, Leeds LS14 6WB.