Contracting
Confidentiality
All sessions are confidential. However, confidentiality may be broken if:
The client poses a risk to themselves or others.
There is disclosure of abuse, neglect, or harm to a child or vulnerable adult.
A court of law requires disclosure.
The therapist is required to discuss aspects of therapy in supervision (without revealing identifiable details).
Sessions and Fees
Sessions last 50 minutes unless agreed otherwise.
Fees are £50 per session, payable before or at the time of the session.
Payments can be made via cash or card payment.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations.
Cancellations within 24 hours or missed appointments may be charged in full.
Rescheduling is subject to availability.
Contact Between Sessions
Contact outside of sessions should be limited to scheduling or urgent matters via email.
Therapeutic discussions will take place only during sessions.
Commitment and Endings
Therapy is a collaborative process, and commitment to sessions is essential.
If the client wishes to end therapy, a final session is recommended to ensure closure.
The therapist reserves the right to end therapy if it is deemed no longer beneficial.
Ethical Practice
The therapist abides by the ethical guidelines of COSCA