Funding your art therapy:
I see the exchange of money actually as an exchange of energy, a commitment to one another and ourselves: it is an important symbol of this mutuality. I value myself, my skills and experience, and if I work with you it’s because I am confident that these and I can be of use to you; and that you value them too. I charge sessionally and will invoice you before each session to be paid by BACS transfer. Your contract tells you more about the details of this.
If you are not wanting to fund art therapy yourselves:
Seeking funds for our work together would be good place to start on your developing journey to growing your commitment to YOU, and I look forward to hearing from you again once this is in place.
Funding can sometimes be sought through EHCP’s, schools pastoral care/SENCO’s, Care Programmes, charities or similar. I can’t assist with sourcing alternative funding for you and I don’t offer automatic discounted or student fee rates. I can sometimes recommend other clinicians who do and may be able to help however.
Fees and Important Information
The investment and exchange for my individualised services to work and collaborate with you are also individualised and bespoke so I have not included a Price List here.
I deeply value you and your desire to explore and grow in your life - and how finding me has resonated with you enough for you to reach out to work with me. I deeply value what I bring to the table in my woven bag of life-long gathered tools, experiences, skills, qualifications, joys and passions, and I see the exchange of money as an accepted form of expression of this respect and value.
Other Contractual Information
Alison has full Professional Indemnity Insurance, and HCPC registration as required by Law. (AS00159)
Sessions must be paid for at the start of the session or upfront if this is agreed. Invoices are sent via QuickBooks. Invoiced agencies must pay asap and within one month.
Upto a maximum of one hour phone or online exploratory consultation is given without charge, to explore your enquiry.
24 minimum, preferably 48 hours notice must be given to cancel a session or full payment will still need to be made.
Of course, if Alison cancels there will be no cost or recompense to yourself.Any upfront block arranged payments will not be refunded in the event of you not wishing to continue.
CONFIDENTIALITY - To maintain yours and other's physical and psychological safety, information will be shared on a 'need-to-know' basis with appropriate persons if/as required. You will generally be required to complete an application and consent form. Risk assessment is an ongoing procedure throughout therapy. You will always be informed. Your data will be protected and only used in relation to your therapy/agreed intervention, and safety as stated here and in line with my professional and legal requirements. These may alter over time, but I will endeavour always to consult with you and keep you fully informed. Alison Hawtin May 2018, Feb 2022, Sept 2024.