contract for clients

Counselling Contract between Fife Counselling and ___________________________

This is a mutual agreement negotiated between the Counsellor (Anna Bobak) and the Client (__________________________) prior to the commencement of counselling. It sets out the responsibilities of the Counsellor towards you, and your responsibilities in the counselling relationship. 

Confidentiality: 

This is a very important aspect of the counselling relationship. Everything we discuss in our sessions together is confidential except:

1. If I am required to break confidentiality by a court of law;

2. Where, in my opinion, there may be harm to yourself or to others; and

3. For the purposes of supervision*. 

*Supervision sessions allow me to gain support and guidance in my work and also to check that I am working ethically and competently. I am required to have regular supervision and to discuss my work with my supervisor. I never disclose anything that would enable you to be identified.

I keep brief notes of sessions which are anonymised. Your data is securely stored in accordance with GDPR 2018. 

Sessions: 

Normally, sessions last for 50 minutes, and normally occur weekly or fortnightly at the same time and day. 

I am also willing to offer shorter check-in sessions on an ad-hoc basis in times of crisis or when there is a need to address a particular issue. These sessions are charged at £1 per minute.

Fees: 

Fees are £55 per 50 minute session. Payment can be made by bank transfer or PayPal. Fees should be paid on the day that your session takes place.

Cancellation: 

I require 48 hours’ notice of any cancellation that you need to make, otherwise the full session fee  of £55 is payable. 

Duration of Counselling: 

The duration of counselling varies from person to person. I will work with you for as long as you need.

Endings: 

I am mindful of endings and am constantly working towards creating a collaborative and mutually agreed ending.

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COSCA Code of Ethics - 

http://www.cosca.org.uk/docs/Statement%20of%20Ethics%20CURRENT%20Nov%201412-08-14.pdf