Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Does either EMDR or CBT involve any of the following: pain, equipment, unconsciousness/hypnotism, drugs?
Pain: No. Usually people mean physical pain, but psychological pain (distress), is very real as well. Psychotherapy frequently requires clients 'face' situations, objects and memories that cause distress. Your therapist will understand and guide you through this. At no time does EMDR or CBT cause physical pain.
Equipment: EMDR is usually conducted via an EyeScan2000 or 'light bar', or a Lapscan 4000. No equipment causes pain and there are alternative forms of EMDR that can be used to avoid all equipment. Please feel free to discuss this with your therapist. No equipment is used with CBT.
Unconsciousness/hypnotism: No. This is not used in EMDR or CBT. Neither therapies are forms of hypnotism. Your therapist may teach you various forms of deep relaxation but this is not hypnotism. The key point is that at all times during either EMDR or CBT you will remain conscious and in control.
Medication: Your therapist may work in conjunction with your occupational physician or your GP in specific cases where medication - such as an antidepressant - is indicated in addition to EMDR or CBT. This will depend on several factors which you are encouraged to discuss beforehand. Some night sedation and tranquillisers are contraindicated with EMDR.
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What are your charges/payment arrangements?
Most of our work is originates from two main sources: corporate funding or insurance claims, therefore fees are negotiated accordingly. Charges for those clients funding themselves are on a sliding scale and will need negotiating before any appointment is organised. Individuals undergoing performance enhancement training may have separate arrangements. Corporate contracts are mostly paid on a monthly invoice basis. All payments are requested by cheque, cash or BACS. Contact us for details.
Please note: Medicolegal fees are arranged via the solicitor before treatment for payment in full within one calendar month of the completion of treatment – additional fees may be added at the discretion of David Blore Associates if payment is not received within 28 days.
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Can you provide EMDR and/or CBT recommended by a specialist in a medicolegal report?
Yes, definitely. Further information on how to do this is available on the medicolegal services page. Alternatively contact us to discuss a specific case.
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In medicolegal cases, do you only accept instructions from solicitors ?
Yes - with the sole exception of a medicolegal case which is completely resolved (no longer legally active), in which settlement has been made and compensation in full received. In all other cases where litigation is involved, instructions to provide treatment are negotiated only through the legal agent. If you would like your solicitor to contact us to discuss a potential referral, please find all the relevant details on our medicolegal page.
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Do you accept private medical insurance funding?
Almost always, no. However you are strongly recommended to contact us first. The problem is that the medical insurance cover may not cover the fees and in such cases company policy is not to ask the client to cover the balance of fees. Please note: cases are definitely not accepted under private medical insurance if a medicolegal claim is currently involved.
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I am involved in a medicolegal claim, who pays for my treatment?
This is a question to ask your solicitor. Your solicitor will be able to help you in your specific case and only he/she will be able to answer your questions. However, it may well be possible to obtain privately funded treatment paid for by a third party insurance company.
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Do you see clients anywhere other than York?
Yes. David Blore has regular clinics in York city centre on Tuesdays and Fridays. The company also has associate specialists in Manchester and Newcastle. Please ask about specific requirements. The York clinic is disabled friendly. Under certain circumstances home visits can be arranged for disabled clients. The main thing is to make us aware of your needs!
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Do you accept credit card payments?
Unfortunately not at this stage. We recommend payment via BACS however, if you are paying your own fees, cheques, cash or BACS payments are accepted only. However, check first with your employer - he/she may already have a contractual arrangement with David Blore Associates. If so, then treatment might be available, funded by your employer where the problem being treated stems from, or impinges upon, the working environment.
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