(Last updated January 2022) In light of the ongoing COVID-19 Global Pandemic - we will continue to provide face to face sessions in the practice Tuesday and Thursday, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday I will be working online. Where possible please consider having your session online.
Changes made in the office
Meeting Face-to-Face
If there is a resurgence of the pandemic or if other health concerns arise, however, I may require that we meet online (Zoom)or by phone. If you have concerns about meeting online, we will talk about it first and try to address any issues. You understand that, if I believe it is necessary, I may determine that we return to online sessions for everyone’s well-being.
If you decide at any time that you would feel safer staying with or returning to, online services, I will respect that decision, as long as it is feasible and clinically appropriate.
Risks of Opting for In-Person Services
Please understand that by coming to the office, you are assuming the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus (or other public health risks). This risk may increase if you travel by public transportation.
Minimising Exposure
You will be asked to read and confirm you understand and agree to the following actions, these precautions are in place to help keep everyone (you, me, and our families) safer from exposure. If you do not adhere to these safeguards, it may result in our starting / returning to an online therapy arrangement:
I may change the above precautions if additional local, or government guidelines are published. If that happens, we will talk about any necessary changes.
If You or I Are Sick or have symptoms
You understand that I am committed to keeping you, me, and all of our families safe from the spread of this virus. If you show up for an appointment and I believe that you have a fever or other symptoms, or believe you have been exposed, I will have to require you to leave the office immediately. We can follow up with services by onine sessions as appropriate.
If I test positive for the Coronavirus, I will notify you so that you can take appropriate precautions.
Your Confidentiality in the Case of Infection
If you have tested positive for the Coronavirus, I may be required to notify local health authorities that you have been in the office. If I have to report this, I will only provide the minimum information necessary for their data collection and will not go into any details about the reason(s) for our visits. In attending face to face sessions you are agreeing that I may do so without an additional signed release.
During practice hours:
What you should do if you are symptomatic:
Review Process:
If you have any questions or concerns in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Changes made in the office
- Throughout we will maintain safe distancing.
- Reception is currently not in use to minimise social contact.
- Hand sanitiser is available in the therapy room, at the entrance and throughout the building. Please use on arrival and departing.
- Please do not arrive before your appointment time as reception is not in use.
- Please wear a face mask (if you can) on arrival, you can remove this once in the office if you are comfortable doing this.
- On arrival your temperature will be taken using a contactless monitor.
- Pens and other areas that are commonly touched are thoroughly sanitised after each use.
- Contactless payment is preferred where possible and you will be sent a link prior to your session.
- I continue to provide online therapy reducing the number of people visiting the office.
Meeting Face-to-Face
If there is a resurgence of the pandemic or if other health concerns arise, however, I may require that we meet online (Zoom)or by phone. If you have concerns about meeting online, we will talk about it first and try to address any issues. You understand that, if I believe it is necessary, I may determine that we return to online sessions for everyone’s well-being.
If you decide at any time that you would feel safer staying with or returning to, online services, I will respect that decision, as long as it is feasible and clinically appropriate.
Risks of Opting for In-Person Services
Please understand that by coming to the office, you are assuming the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus (or other public health risks). This risk may increase if you travel by public transportation.
Minimising Exposure
You will be asked to read and confirm you understand and agree to the following actions, these precautions are in place to help keep everyone (you, me, and our families) safer from exposure. If you do not adhere to these safeguards, it may result in our starting / returning to an online therapy arrangement:
- We will only keep your in-person appointment if you are symptom-free.
- You will not attend a session if you have a high temperature.
- You will wait in your car or outside until your appointment time.
- You will wash your hands or use a hand sanitiser when you enter the building.
- We will adhere to the safe distancing precautions we have set up in the therapy room.
- We will keep a distance of 6 feet and there will be no physical contact (e.g. no shaking hands).
- We will take steps between appointments to minimise our exposure to COVID.
- If we are exposed to other people who are infected, we will inform each other.
- If a resident of your home on mine tests positive for the infection, we will inform each other.
I may change the above precautions if additional local, or government guidelines are published. If that happens, we will talk about any necessary changes.
If You or I Are Sick or have symptoms
You understand that I am committed to keeping you, me, and all of our families safe from the spread of this virus. If you show up for an appointment and I believe that you have a fever or other symptoms, or believe you have been exposed, I will have to require you to leave the office immediately. We can follow up with services by onine sessions as appropriate.
If I test positive for the Coronavirus, I will notify you so that you can take appropriate precautions.
Your Confidentiality in the Case of Infection
If you have tested positive for the Coronavirus, I may be required to notify local health authorities that you have been in the office. If I have to report this, I will only provide the minimum information necessary for their data collection and will not go into any details about the reason(s) for our visits. In attending face to face sessions you are agreeing that I may do so without an additional signed release.
During practice hours:
- The distance between chairs has been extended.
- Therapy rooms are wiped down in-between clients.
- Please ask if you require a face mask.
- Please wear a face make in communal areas in the building.
- I am sanitising my hands between clients.
- I will be keeping social contacts to a minimum and social distancing.
- Your appointment may be cancelled with short notice if I become unwell or government guidance dictates.
- General face-to-face sessions will be significantly reduced.
- Anyone who is self-isolating will be asked to suspend sessions or have online therapy..
What you should do if you are symptomatic:
- If you are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms, however mild, such as a new persistent cough or fever, you should not attend your upcoming appointment.
- Please contact me via E-mail, text or leave a voicemail on - 07525 375957
Review Process:
- The above procedure will be reviewed on a regular basis and may change at short notice based on government guidelines. I will continue to keep you updated on any further actions regarding this matter.
If you have any questions or concerns in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.