Phone and Email Counseling Sessions

In English or Dutch

Please answer the following questions to determine whether this option is for you.

     Are you facing some important problems, questions, issues
          or challenges that you would like to explore with a skilled and
          reliable spiritual counselor?

     Is it important to you that your counselor be someone with
          many years of experience in assisting and guiding people of
          all ages with a large variety of issues and questions?

     Should it be someone who loves his work and cares about
          the people he is working with, regardless of their age or
          gender?

Do you have a phone and a computer with an Internet
connection and E-mail?

     Are you aware of the fact that the costs for long distance and
          international phone calls have decreased significantly in the
          last 10 years?

Are you 14 years of age or older?

If you have answered these questions with "Yes", then this is an excellent option for you to consider.

This option is particularly ideal if:

You live elsewhere in the US or the world (!) and not nearby in Southern California.

You live in Southern California but have some health issues that prevent you from traveling.

You are unsure about spiritual counseling and want to establish a connection through phone and E-mail prior to meeting face-to-face.

Whatever your reasons are, I will welcome you with the same degree of attention and interest with which I welcome those who choose to meet with me in person!

The Phone Sessions

In your weekly phone sessions, which last 90 minutes, we connect with each other and explore your situation and the questions and challenges you are facing. In essence it is not much different from how I work with people face-to-face.

However, "non-verbals" are not available during phone sessions. Non-verbals include posture, tone of voice, movements and everything else beyond the words. So, it is very important that both you and I do our best to express ourselves clearly and communicate effectively with one another.

Important! – You will only get the full benefits of this option if you will make sure that you are alone in the room and that you will not be distracted (by people, dogs or phone) during our phone sessions.

Your E-mail Messages

As part of this program, you will write and send me one E-mail message per week, between our Phone Sessions. In your message you can express yourself and write about whatever feelings and thoughts you have, and about what has come up for you in response to our previous session(s).

I will read each message with attention and, depending on what I consider to be most appropriate in each situation, I may decide to write back, or, I may decide to keep my response for our next Phone Session.

Technically it is possible to intercept email. However, it has been said that there is no greater likelihood of someone intercepting an email between client and counselor as there is of someone eavesdropping on a face to face session.

I read somewhere about concerns some people have with regard to therapy on-line and by phone. My response is short and clear: what I offer you is Spiritual Counseling Guidework, not psychotherapy. Should you have any concerns or questions after reading about me and my work, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Some Practical Issues

Number of Sessions: We start with one session. If we decide to continue, then, towards the end of our first session we will plan another 3 (weekly) sessions. We will try to schedule sessions on the same day of the week and at the same time. During the last planned session we will look at how you and I have experienced the sessions, and if you wish, we will plan another series of 3 sessions.

My Fee: I charge less than the customary fee for private counseling sessions in the US or elsewhere in the world. I do want to get paid for my services, but I don't do it primarily for the money. You only pay US $70.00 per session of 90 minutes, and there is no extra charge for the time I invest in our E-mail connection.

Payment: You pay in advance, which means that the first session will take place after I receive your payment. Then, if we decide to proceed, you will pay for the following three sessions before our next session. After receiving your application (see below), I will send you specific instructions with regard to payment.

How to apply

You can apply for this option by using the form on the Contact Me page. Please tell me a few things about who you are and what it is you are looking for.

After receiving your message, I’ll respond and send you a link to a calendar, which will show you the times and dates I am available. You will then choose the day of the week and the time that are most convenient for you and send me your choice by E-mail.

Please note – the same time and day of the week will apply to all our following sessions, unless we decide later to make a change.

With my confirmation I will also include more specific information regarding payment.

Are you ready to transform your life? Contact me today to set up your first spiritual counseling phone session.

Internet Counseling Agreement:

By trying this service, you declare and are agreeing that:

You are 18 years or older and if currently in therapy, that you have discussed making use of this option with your therapist and have his/her consent;
(Or, if applicable) - That you are an under aged minor between 14 and 18 and that your parent/guardian has read the information on this website and has given you permission to make use of this option (an E-mail confirmation from your parent/guardian is required);
You are not feeling suicidal or self-destructive;
You are not under the influence of alcohol/drugs;
You are under the care of an M.D. if you suffer from a mental or physical illness.