Book Your Consultation with Dr Baylissa Frederick
Approach and Suitability
Before you book a session, please review the following guidelines to ensure that my approach is the right fit for you.
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Medical Boundaries and Safety: I provide psychoeducation, coping strategies, and grounding framework support, but I am not a medical doctor. For your safety, I actively encourage medical attention and diagnostics where needed to rule out other causes. If you are not open to seeing a doctor when recommended, or if you expect me to determine the origin of a symptom, my services are not suitable for you.
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An Active, Directive Approach: My sessions are practical coaching and not a form of therapy. My style is unconventional, sometimes firm and direct. If I notice catastrophic thinking, coercing, or a looping 'withdrawal voice' taking over, I will interrupt the narrative. This is never to minimise your pain, but to actively practice grounding, challenge unhelpful patterns, and bring the focus back to perspective and coping.
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Honesty over Affirmation: I will not tell you what you want to hear if it is inaccurate or can cause you harm.
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Mutual Respect & Boundaries: To maintain a safe and productive environment, sessions must be built on mutual respect. If these boundaries are disregarded, I will tell you that I cannot meet your expectations, that I am going to hang up, and I will end the call.
If you feel that my approach might feel upsetting or unsuitable for where you are in your journey right now, please refrain from booking at this time. Thank you for respecting these boundaries.
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Sessions Offered
Therapy for non-withdrawal counselling or psychotherapy (for details please first visit www.baylissa.com/therapy) - £150
If you would like coaching support, there are two options:
- Up to 30-minute session - £75 (for anyone who finds the full sessions too long).
- Up to 50-minute session - £100
Please book the session length that best suits your needs.
Sessions Are Conducted by Phone or Zoom
Some clients prefer phone sessions and feel they focus better. Whether via phone or Zoom, conversations are beneficial and supportive.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I book a phone session and don’t have WhatsApp or FaceTime, can we still speak?
At present, phone sessions are conducted via WhatsApp or FaceTime audio only.
Please ensure you have WhatsApp or FaceTime installed prior to your appointment.
Both are free and simple to set up.
Can I shorten my session once it has begun?
Session lengths are fixed at the time of booking. If you prefer a shorter session, please choose the 30-minute option when scheduling.
What if I am late?
Sessions end at the scheduled time to respect other clients’ appointments.
Thank you. Take good care and I look forward to speaking soon.
