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