What to expect

At Spataro Psychology, your treatment planning begins during a free 15 minute intake phone call where a brief history of the presenting situation will be taken, and an understanding of your needs will be gained. If the decision is made to proceed to a clinical assessment, an appointment will be made, usually of 75 minutes' duration, where more detailed assessment information is obtained that will form the basis of a formulation that will continue to evolve as you progress through therapy. Evidence-based treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and the agreed treatment approach will form the basis for future sessions, which are of 50 minutes' duration.

During the initial phone call, and if proceeding to a subsequent clinical assessment, you will have the opportunity to get a sense of Josie and how she works, as it is important that you feel that a new therapist will be a good fit. If Josie does not feel that she has the right skills or experience to help you, she will make some suggestions or outline alternative pathways for you to consider. 

It is important to know that you do not need to have a diagnosed mental illness to benefit from psychological support. If you are unsure as to whether you would benefit from psychological therapy, please contact us to discuss.