ISBT

Isaac's Symptom
Based Therapy
info@balanceofthemind.com

Greetings

  • Introduction of both parties
  • The first few sessions are about getting to know you and build a picture of the whole situation. From there,we can analyse and work together in helping you to achieve your goals and overcome your obstacles.

AGREEMENT

This agreement is between
I am committed to provide a safe, therapeutic environment and offer good practice. I follow strict guidelines on our ethical framework and procedures.
Confidentiality and Record Keeping
What is said during these sessions is confidential; however, we require our therapists to have supervision regularly to ensure quality and good practice. Therefore, some elements of the client’s work may be discussed, but this is done without ever identifying a client. I also maintain notes so that I can reflect on our work together. These notes are stored securely aligning with the UK Data Protection Act. There are no other persons who have access to these notes.

There are some very rare circumstances when we may discuss your work with another professional. This happens when I feel you are at serious risk of harming yourself or others, or from others. I am required to do so by a UK Court of Law. I will always discuss this with you first if at all possible.
Sessions and Fees
Each session is 50 minutes commenced weekly or fortnightly. The fees for our service have been listed on our price guide. Please see the price guide for more details. Our work together will be regularly reviewed to ensure that you are progressing towards your goals for therapy. Reviews will usually be every five weeks.
Cancellation
Providing a minimum of 24 hours notice of cancellation of a session is given, there will usually be no charge. However, there will be a charge if within the 24 hours, notice. I will provide you with as much notice as possible in the unlikely event of needing to cancel a session.
1 Personal Information
2 Medical Information
Do you have any Medical Conditions? What are the main conditions?
Medical Condition
Do you intake any drugs or alcohol? And how often?
Drugs
Alcohol
What brings you to therapy now?
How did you hear about us?
What brings you to therapy now? When did the symptoms first start?
Weekly Response Check
How often have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Feeling down, depressed or hopeless?
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?
Feeling tired or having little energy?
Poor appetite or overeating?
Feeling bad about yourself or that you are a failure, or have let yourself, or others down?
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV?
Moving or speaking slowly, or the opposite - being fidgety or restless more than usual?
Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge?
Not being able to stop or control your worrying?
Worrying about too many different things?
Having trouble relaxing?
Being so restless that it is hard to sit still?
Becoming easily annoyed or irritable?
How often have you been bothered by feeling afraid as if something awful might happen?
Hand Back To Therapist
  • What brings you to therapy today? Can you please describe to me how you feel?
  • Why do you think you feel like this? What is causing you to feel unhappy? Understand the client’s issues. (Note on assessment – e.g relationship, bereavement, job loss, health issues)
  • Thank you for this information; I know it must be difficult to express your emotions and problems. You are very brave to come forward and express yourself.

Reassure the client - we will do what we can to help them with any problems they may have and help them feel better.

This will be done over a period of 10 sessions, each session we will look at all the problems and discuss your issues. (Provide client’s issues to them)

Write down one or two major issues that you are currently thinking about. Please bring them to our next session.

  • Next session we will look deeper into what is going on and how we can overcome it.
  • When are you available for me to book our next session?
  • Take payment and Book client into calendar
Thank you very much I look forward to speaking with you again.
Client Health Chart
0-10 Excellent overall balance
10-20 Experiencing some symptoms of stress but normal below 15
20-30 Impact on daily life may experience many physical symptoms
30-40 High levels of anxiety daily life is extremely difficult
Client Score
Level of Anxiety
15