1. Confidentiality: All information shared during counselling sessions will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party without the client’s written consent, except where required by law.
2. Cancellation Policy: If a client needs to cancel or reschedule an appointment, they must provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Failure to do so may result in a cancellation fee.
3. Payment: Payment for counselling sessions is due at the time of service. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, or online bank transfer.
4. Duration of Sessions: Counselling sessions are typically 50 minutes to one hour in duration. Longer sessions may be arranged in advance and will be charged accordingly.
5. Scope of Practice: Counselling services provided by the counsellor are limited to the scope of their training and expertise. If a client requires services outside of the counsellor’s scope of practice, they will be referred to an appropriate professional.
6. Termination of Services: The counsellor reserves the right to terminate counselling services at any time if they believe it is in the best interest of the client. Clients may also terminate counselling services at any time.
7. Code of Ethics: The counsellor adheres to the Code of Ethics of their professional association and will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics upon request.
8. Limits of Liability: The counsellor is not liable for any damages or losses arising from the provision of counselling services, except for damages or losses resulting from the counsellor’s negligence.
9. Consent: By engaging in counselling services with the counsellor, the client agrees to these terms and conditions.
10. Modifications: These terms and conditions may be modified by the counsellor at any time without prior notice. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on the counsellor’s website.
By engaging in counselling services with the counsellor, the client agrees to these terms and conditions.
Privacy Policy for Counselling Services
1. Introduction: This privacy policy outlines how personal information collected during counselling sessions is used and protected.
2. Personal Information: The counsellor may collect personal information such as name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact information during counselling sessions. This information is used solely for the purpose of providing counselling services.
3. Confidentiality: All personal information collected during counselling sessions will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party without the client’s written consent, except where required by law.
4. Limits of Confidentiality: The counsellor may be required to break confidentiality in certain situations, including but not limited to: suspected child abuse or neglect, risk of harm to self or others, or court order.
5. Record Keeping: The counsellor may keep records of counselling sessions for their own reference and to ensure continuity of care. These records are kept confidential and are securely stored.
6. Security: The counsellor takes reasonable measures to protect personal information collected during counselling sessions, including the use of secure storage and encryption technologies.
7. Access to Personal Information: Clients have the right to access their personal information collected during counselling sessions and to request corrections or deletions.
8. Third-Party Disclosure: The counsellor does not disclose personal information collected during counselling sessions to any third party without the client’s written consent, except where required by law.
9. Consent: By engaging in counselling services with the counsellor, clients consent to the collection and use of personal information as outlined in this privacy policy.
10. Modifications: This privacy policy may be modified by the counsellor at any time without prior notice. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting in the counsellor’s office and on their website.
By engaging in counselling services with the counsellor, clients consent to the collection and use of personal information as outlined in this privacy policy.