Is there any touch during a session?
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It can happen, and never without your knowing. The work goes first through talking, breathing, grounding, and paying attention to what is happening in your body while we speak. Sometimes contact helps: when it does, I suggest it beforehand, I tell you what I am going to do and why, and you are free to say no, then or partway through, without having to explain yourself. Nothing is ever done by surprise. You stay fully dressed, and I see only women, children and teenagers.
Can we speak before I book an appointment?
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Yes, I offer it as a matter of course. A free fifteen-minute call before any session. It is not a consultation: it is a chance for you to ask your questions, hear my voice, and decide in your own time. Most people need that before walking through a stranger's door, and it is a perfectly normal thing to ask for. If I am not the right person for what you are going through, I will say so then and point you towards someone who is.
What does “body-mind” actually mean?
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That we do not work with words alone. The body keeps traces of what we have lived: it tightens, it closes, it holds its breath, often before we have had time to think. Taking that into account can sometimes loosen what understanding alone does not change.
Do I need to be able to draw, sing or dance?
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No, and there is nothing to get right. I sometimes suggest picking up a pencil or an instrument, or getting up and moving, when words will not come or keep going round in circles. It is a detour, not a performance. These are not classes or workshops. Nobody looks at the result, nothing is kept, nothing is filmed, and you can say no without having to explain yourself.
Do things have to be really bad to come?
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No. Many people come simply because something feels heavier than before, or because a passage is approaching and they would rather not cross it alone. There is no threshold to reach, and you do not have to justify asking.
Is what I say confidential?
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Entirely. I publish no testimonials, no photographs, and I do not speak about you to anyone who knows you. That matters particularly in Jerusalem, where the communities are small. As is customary in this profession, I sometimes take my work to supervision with the teachers who trained me: nothing that could identify you is shared there, and they are bound by confidentiality themselves.
What language are sessions in?
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English, French or Hebrew. Choose the one in which you feel most yourself. That is not always the one you speak best.
Does online work as well?
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For many situations, yes. You simply need somewhere you will not be disturbed and where you can speak freely. We discuss it together before deciding.
Where exactly do you see people?
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In central Jerusalem. It is not a clinic in a building full of consulting rooms: it is a veranda, with no waiting room, no plaque at the door, and you will not run into anyone. I give you the exact address, the floor and how to get there when we arrange the appointment. And if coming is not straightforward, or if you would rather not be seen in a neighbourhood where people know you, a video call is a proper alternative, not second best.
How long is a session?
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One hour. I let you know a few minutes before the end, so that nothing stops in the middle of a sentence and we have time to close properly.
How many sessions does it take?
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I cannot tell you before we have met. It depends on what you come to work on, and on what you want. You are not committing to a course of sessions: you book one, then you decide about the next. We decide the rhythm together, according to what is possible for you. And if you want to take stock of what is shifting and what is not, you can ask at any point.
What if I cry, or cannot speak?
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It happens often, and it is not a problem. There is nothing to succeed at in a session. Silence is part of it, and it is perfectly fine to begin by not knowing what to say.
What if it does not work, or I do not feel comfortable with you?
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I promise no outcome. What I can tell you is what you will find here: a clear framework, and the right to say no at every step. Feeling comfortable with me, on the other hand, matters a great deal, and that is yours to judge. Not feeling at ease is not a failure, and you do not have to justify it. If you come out of one or two sessions feeling that way, tell me: I will not take it badly, and I would rather hear it. And if it is not with me, that is not a bad outcome: it is a sound decision, and I would rather you did not stay out of politeness.
For my child: do I stay during the session?
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It depends on their age, on what brings them, and on what you want, too. The first conversation is with you, without them. After that: with younger children, a parent often stays in the room, and that is your decision. With a teenager it is different. They need a space that is genuinely theirs, and I will tell you clearly, in front of them, what I will pass on to you and what I will not. Either way, I keep you informed of how things are going.
How much is a session?
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250 ₪ for a one-hour session, in person or by video call. The first fifteen-minute call is not charged. Asking about the fee when you first get in touch is perfectly normal, and it is better settled before we begin.
Does my religious practice have a place in this work?
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Yes, if you wish. Your framework is part of your life, and I work with it, not against it. You are very welcome to speak with your rav alongside. That poses me no difficulty at all.
