Session framework, Booking, Location & Fees.
How many sessions for individual therapy?
This very much depends on what it is you want. I work with clients for varying lengths of time. The Safe and Sound Protocol is an engagement of 5 SSP sessions, with an introductory and concluding session on either side. Equine therapy and coaching can be used effectively as both a short term and long term therapy. Sometimes between 6-12 sessions can have a deep impact and open up new choices in life. Other issues, such as addiction recovery & trauma stabilization and healing will typically need longer, so that a foundation of interpersonal trust and stabilization can be created before going into deeper – and potentially more momentarily destabilizing – work.
Do I need to commit straight away?
No. It is important for you to make sure that you comfortable working with me. In a first explorative meeting you can find out how you feel with me and I can also see if I am the right person with the appropriate training base to work with you. I offer a free 15 minute meeting via telephone or online to see if you would like to book an initial consultation.
Arranging an initial meeting:
You can contact me by phone (+33) 07 57 09 88 69 or e-mail me by clicking here; to schedule a free 15 minute meeting or directly schedule and initial explorative consultation.
You can also book directly here
What happens in the initial explorative consultation?
In this 50 minute meeting you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you have about me or the way I work, and to let me know about what brings you to consider therapy in this moment of your life. We will take some time to discuss your hoped for outcomes and what we may focus on.
And if I want to continue after the first meeting?
If you decide that the time is right to embark on therapy and you feel comfortable working with me as a practitioner, we will establish the frequency of our meetings.
Most clients choose to come weekly, however some will choose to come bi-weekly or fortnightly. We will agree a focus of the therapy together and make an initial agreement to commit to a minimum of four sessions, after which we will review our work together to consider what is (and what is not) working, emerging issues, needs and indicated directions.
This review will clarify both your needs and the modalities suited to facilitating further work and give you the opportunity to clarify your original goals and review if our work together is supportive. We can then either continue to work to a set number of sessions or on an open-ended basis, or choose to conclude our work together if it seems you would be better served by a different modality or practitioner.
I am curious about somatic and equine therapy but have a few questions… What about touch in Somatic Psychotherapy, what will this involve? …And do I have to be an experienced horse rider or at ease with horses do do equine therapy sessions?
Great questions -and more information about these modalities is available in more depth on my website. To answer briefly here – all touch in somatic therapy is both optional and consciously agreed upon between us with a clear therapeutic purpose and intent. This is something that will be clearly discussed and contracted between us. Therapy is a safe space and therefore touch -if and when used – will always be conducted in a safe and therapeutic manner.
In regards to required proficiency with riding and experience around horses the answer is a straight forward and solid “no, not required”! We will be solely working on the ground, in relationship to the horses, as close or as far away as you feel and are comfortable and safe. Some clients come with a lot of horse experience, some with none, or even a fear of horses. More information can be found on the equine therapy page, and it is also useful to read through the safety guidelines form below to give you some more information.
How do I end therapy?
You are free to make an ending at any time but I ask you to flag this up in time for us to take at least one session to conclude our work together.
How much does a session cost and how do I pay?
I ask you to pay for your session on the day. You can do this by cash, cheque, PayPal or bank transfer. If you need a receipt this will be provided.
I believe therapy should be available to all who need it and have a limited number of spaces for people on low income. Please contact me to discuss this.
Psychotherapy:
Individual session: 110 euros / 100 pounds
Individual session with in between session exercises and support : 150 euros
Safe and Sound Protocol :
5 SSP sessions: 1- 1.5 hours; plus 2 additional sessions pre and post SSP: 780 euros.
If you are a regular client, this rate is reduced.
Equine Facilitated Therapy :
Individual session:115 euros / 100 pounds
Group session costs vary according to travel, group numbers etc.
Creative and therapeutic groups/ Psycho-education and mindfulness groups for corporations and businesses:
Prices vary based upon circumstance and demand, please inquire.
Cancellations
The sessions are 50 minutes long and usually weekly. If you are delayed I will still have to finish at the agreed time. Your therapy time is reserved for you, which is why I ask for a minimum of 2 days notice if you need to cancel the session. If you cancel in less than 2 days, you will need to pay for the session. I will always try to reschedule another session if you are unable to keep your appointment. However if this is not possible I will charge for the session.
Location
Therapy sessions, yoga one to ones and therapy groups are held in Biarritz at my office at 16 Passage Michelet, near the Cotes des Basques.
Online sessions can be accessed at the time of your session through the following link:
https://sessions.psychologytoday.com/elise-ann-martin
Equine therapy sessions happen 10 minutes outside of Biarritz in Arcangues at La Pampa.
You can contact me by phone (+33) 07 57 09 88 69 or e-mail me by clicking here to book an initial consultation.