One unique aspect of my practice is that I use the telephone
and e-mail as important tools to stay connected between
sessions. I like to be accessible to my clients when THEY feel
the need for contact, not just during regularly scheduled
appointment times. At times of greater stress, an issue
might arise when some reassurance or extra time is needed.
The client then can call or e-mail to request some contact
that day. I do everything that I can to accommodate that
need. This also allows continued contact when either I or
the client is out-of-town. For phone time, I charge a
pro-rated fee based on whatever time is used. That way the
person pays only for what they need, and the boundaries
remain clear.
I also have 2 small dogs, who can be in the office, if this
seems helpful to the client. I have found that for many
people, particularly those who have been traumatized in
relationships with humans, that a connection with a dog, is a
safer, easier way of coming into relationship. These dogs
have worked with me for 7 years, and have helped many
people relax and come out of fear. If, however, the client is
either allergic to or uncomfortable with them, then the dogs
will be out of the room.
and e-mail as important tools to stay connected between
sessions. I like to be accessible to my clients when THEY feel
the need for contact, not just during regularly scheduled
appointment times. At times of greater stress, an issue
might arise when some reassurance or extra time is needed.
The client then can call or e-mail to request some contact
that day. I do everything that I can to accommodate that
need. This also allows continued contact when either I or
the client is out-of-town. For phone time, I charge a
pro-rated fee based on whatever time is used. That way the
person pays only for what they need, and the boundaries
remain clear.
I also have 2 small dogs, who can be in the office, if this
seems helpful to the client. I have found that for many
people, particularly those who have been traumatized in
relationships with humans, that a connection with a dog, is a
safer, easier way of coming into relationship. These dogs
have worked with me for 7 years, and have helped many
people relax and come out of fear. If, however, the client is
either allergic to or uncomfortable with them, then the dogs
will be out of the room.
Copyright Philippa Barr 2010 All Rights Reserved
HALF MOON BAY
For those of you reading this who may never have
experienced the energy of Half Moon Bay, let me just say
that it is magical. I chose to live and practice in Half Moon
Bay, because of how I feel every morning when I wake up
here. The sounds of the ocean, the smell of eucalyptus,
extraordinary sunrises over the mountains to the east, and
breathtaking sunsets over the ocean to the west, are a small
part of the natural beauty and tranquility that make Half
Moon Bay the perfect back drop for true transformation to
occur. I am incredibly blessed to have an office in the
treetops that faces the ocean. It is very peaceful and relaxing
to be able to see the ocean all day long.
Getting here is simple, either via Route 92 West, if you are
coming from the east, or via Highway 1 if you are coming
from the north or south.
For those of you reading this who may never have
experienced the energy of Half Moon Bay, let me just say
that it is magical. I chose to live and practice in Half Moon
Bay, because of how I feel every morning when I wake up
here. The sounds of the ocean, the smell of eucalyptus,
extraordinary sunrises over the mountains to the east, and
breathtaking sunsets over the ocean to the west, are a small
part of the natural beauty and tranquility that make Half
Moon Bay the perfect back drop for true transformation to
occur. I am incredibly blessed to have an office in the
treetops that faces the ocean. It is very peaceful and relaxing
to be able to see the ocean all day long.
Getting here is simple, either via Route 92 West, if you are
coming from the east, or via Highway 1 if you are coming
from the north or south.
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