Progress is getting busier all the time. Between a growing internal client base, more external service referrals and Robert’s first intake of clinical supervisees we are helping more clients and now therapists than ever. But this needs planning to ensure that people are seen as often as they need. As such some changes are being made.
Service
Opening the Kilmarnock office and expanding payment options
The office in Kilmarnock is nearly ready to open on Monday. Everyone is currently booked for their normal videocall but if you want to come …
Beyond lockdown- the opening of a physical venue in Kilmarnock
We have been a digital first service since COVID so how the service looks after that has been something I have been working on for a few months. Today I signed the lease to rent suite 3:7 in the Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie St, Kilmarnock, KA1 1DD. This will be Progress’ first physical venue and will be used to fully restore in person sessions, replacing the limited home visits system. The most common questions have been answered below.
Listing on Psychology Today
Robert has been listed on Psychology Today. This will be great to let more people discover the service. See the listing here- https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/ka1/880612?sid=60fa75d4018e8&ref=2
Getting your view- full return for in-person sessions in East Ayrshire
Since COVID, Progress has been a digital first service with very little in-person services. Since the lockdown has been lifting people have asked about bringing these back. The question is how to do it with our larger client base. If we keep with home visits fewer people can be seen and we are going to have to start charging for travel time to maintain income. The alternative is sourcing office premises (likely in Kilmarnock) and asking clients to come to me.
I.T. update- important email change
We have had an I.T. update which raises the site to the newest Wordpress version, adds a new tool for client use and comes with an important communication change (check your saved email address!).
The next stage: clinical supervision services coming 2022
Robert has confirmed the commencement of his training as a clinical supervisor beginning in September 2021. Progress will begin offering clinical supervision services in 2022. All qualified/accredited counsellors and psychotherapists undertake clinical supervision to ensure they are being fully supported and their practice meets the highest standards. Robert is an accredited therapist who has been involved in the training and development of others.
East Ayrshire school counselling- June update!
The school counselling has released our June update. Amazing feedback! This has been a much-needed service in the area and Robert is very proud to …
Here comes the summer- Robert’s availability update
This week marks the end of the school term and as Robert is contracted to work in East Ayrshire schools his holidays are connected to …
And then there were two….
We are delighted to announce that Arlene Thomson has agreed to associate with Progress Psychotherapy. Arlene has been a friend of the service for some time. She began to support Progress in 2020, helping reduce Robert’s waiting list and ensure people were seen in a timely way. This has been really important to help people get the support they need.