Gestalt Therapy International

EXECUTIVE COACHING with Steve Vinay Gunther:

informed consent

My orientation

My commitment is to your personal and professional effectiveness. The outcomes you can expect include improved ability to manage relationships, increased clarity, personal stability, and work productivity.

I use all my training to work with you. This includes systemic theory and practice, Narrative therapy, Gestalt therapy, Ericksonian approaches, and training in the wise use of power,

My focus in on increasing your awareness, expanding your range of choices, and assisting you to operate more authentically as a leader and manager. I do this in a way which respects both of our wisdom and experience. I may include myself in the process, and am open to being challenged if you think something doesn't't't't fit.

I am interested in both the way you work - the technical side, as well as what you bring personally to your work. The feelings and reactions you have will be an important focus, just as much as your goals and objectives.

Frequency and course

I work in 6 session packages. Sessions generally run for an hour, though if necessary a longer time can be negotiated. My preference is to work weekly, but other intervals such as fortnightly or monthly are possible.

I travel widely, and am available for sessions via Skype, facetime, or telephone. I am also available via Zoom, Google Hangouts, Facebook video, and Wei Xin video.

If the connection quality is poor, I find that some mediums are better than others. Facetime is good quality, but with a poor connection, Skype works better. Zoom can be good with low bandwidth, and sometimes Wei Xin works very well when other mediums dont.

If the connection is poor, then a phone call may also be an option. This is at my expense.

If after attempting via a few of the above means, none of these mediums is working at a sufficient level of quality, then we can agree to reschedule the session

Qualifications

I am trained in Gestalt therapy, and am a member of EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy). I am also accredited as a Career Counsellor with the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), and provide a service in this area. My highest academic qualification is a Masters in Mental Health. I have training and experience in family and couples therapy, Family Constellations work, and I can also teach a basic mediation practice.

Membership

I am committed to the professional code of ethics of the associations I belong to. The EAGT code of ethics can be looked up online here.

I hold myself accountable to this code, and if I unwittingly contravene it in some way that you are aware of, please tell me.

Privacy

I am committed to professionally confidentiality. This is balanced by the rights of others and society in general. There are limits to confidentiality and certain situations where information must be disclosed by law. This includes:

• If abuse or neglect of children or elders is suspected or present
• If a person is in real danger of significantly harming  themselves, other people or property.
• If I am ordered to do so by the courts or by legal requirements

These situations are extremely rare, and breaking confidentiality will only occur after due consultation with senior colleagues and after informing you. These limits to confidentiality are based on the principle of doing the least harm.

I am in supervision myself, so your cases may be discussed with a supervising professional. This person is also limited by professional confidentiality.

Fees and Payment

I do not extend credit. Sessions must be paid for in advance. Cash, cheque, credit card, WeChat, Alipay, direct debit, Poli (in Australia) or PayPal is accepted (please note for PayPal, you must elect to pay the PayPal transfer charge).

If my professional time is required for other services that you request such as report writing, telephone conversations that last more than 10 minutes, or attendance at meetings, I charge my time on a prorated basis.

An hour is the full 60 minutes, and is charged at US$600. A six session package is $3,600.

Attendance and cancellation

24 hours notice for cancellation is required or the session must be paid for in full, excepting in cases of emergency.

Cancellation must be by either email or phone.

If you are late for a session, we will still end at the arranged time.

If I am late for a session, I will extend your session by that much time. If this is problematic for you, then I will owe you that portion of time.

If I miss a session, or have to cancel it with less than 24 hours notice to you, then I will owe you a session - at no charge to you.

I do not provide reminder calls or messages for clients. I am responsible for being available at the agreed time, and the client is also responsible to do so. Sessions are never subject to confirmation - once a date and time are agreed, this is a final arrangement; the session can be changed to a different time or date if notification is received more than 24 hours before the session.You may request a calendar entry emailed to you, which I am fine to do.

Emergencies

In the event of an emergency for which you feel immediate attention is necessary, I will make reasonable efforts to make myself available. If I am not immediately available, please leave a message indicating the matter is urgent.

Contact

You can reach me in the following ways

Phone in Australia: (02) 8064 7431

Phone in the USA: (323) 381 9810

Phone in China: 185 1631 5629

Email: contact@gti.today

Intake form

Please fill in the intake form here to register for executive coaching.