Terms
This is a mutual agreement negotiated between the Counsellor and the Client prior to the commencement of counselling. It articulates the responsibilities of the Counsellor towards the Client, and also the Client's responsibilities in the counselling relationship.
Sessions
Our sessions will last for around 50 minutes, and we will usually meet once a week, at the same time and day each week, however there are occasions when it may not be possible, for example people who work shifts. Therefore, I will try to accommodate these requirements. Please be aware that if you arrive part way through your session, I am happy to see you however I will not be able to overrun on our allotted time.
Confidentiality
This is a very important aspect of the counselling relationship. Everything that we discuss in the counselling session is kept in the strictest confidence. As a Member of the BACP, every counsellor has regular supervision and sometimes I will discuss my work with my supervisor. However, I will not disclose your name or anything that would enable you to be identified. If you are being treated by your doctor for emotional difficulties, it is important that you inform him or her about me, and vice versa. I will not confer with your doctor without your knowledge and permission. I will keep brief notes after a session, which will be securely stored, and there is no way you would be able to be identified from the notes. This data is securely stored and destroyed after 3 years after our work together has finished.
“Of course life has its ups and downs but I wanted you to know that your help throughout one of my most difficult downs led me to one of my most wonderful ups”..... Kate