This is a mutual agreement negotiated between me, the Counsellor, and you, 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.

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Confidentiality and limitations:

This is an important aspect of the counselling relationship. Everything discussed in our sessions together is confidential except:

• If a court of law instructs me to; I must disclose if you disclose knowledge of activities or involvement in money laundering, drugs trafficking, acts of terrorism, and harm or abuse to a minor or vulnerable adult.

• If I believe you are in danger of seriously harming yourself or someone else.

• For the purposes of Clinical Supervision*

 *Counsellors and psychotherapists are required to attend supervision in support of both therapist and client. Supervision provides support and guidance ensuring I work competently and ethically. Nothing is disclosed which would enable you to be identified.

 

While honouring our confidentiality agreement, I am not obliged to voluntarily provide letters for court or other bodies.

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Note Keeping:

I keep brief notes summarising each session in accordance with COSCA Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. These are purely to help me in my work with you. My notes are securely stored, and anonymised, you cannot be identified from them.

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Sessions:

Sessions last for 60 minutes, normally occurring weekly or fortnightly and usually at the same time, place, and day. We review our work together at regular intervals.

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How I work:

I am committed to providing an anti-discriminatory, inclusive, trauma informed, and neurodivergent affirming service. I strive to ensure this practice is present in all of our work. I trained as a Pluralistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, and an Outdoor Therapist. Pluralistic therapy is about working in partnership with you, building a relationship, hearing your preferences, and

exploring which approaches work best for you. I believe each client is unique and therefore may need different things from therapy. In ‘Outdoor Therapy’ I meet with you at your preferred location, this is agreed in advance.

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Duration of Counselling:

The duration of counselling varies from person to person.

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Endings:

I am mindful of endings and will work with you to create a mutually agreed ending.

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Fees:

£60 per 60 min session.

Concessionary rate £40 per 60 min session (limited availability, case by case basis).

Travel fee (Outdoor Therapy) agreed case by case dependent on location (max £10).

Payment can be made by bank transfer, or cash. Fees should be paid on or before the day your session takes place. A payment link will be sent to you. Please use your first name as the reference for your payment.

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Cancellation:

I will give as much notice as possible of holidays and request that you do the same. I require 48 hrs notice of cancellation, otherwise the full session fee is payable.  In the event of non-attendance contact should be made before the next scheduled appointment. If you are unable to attend our weekly/fortnightly sessions, we agree to discuss alternatives. If cancellations are excessive, the decision to continue with therapy remains solely with the counsellor.

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Contact:

Email: NaturalSpaceCounselling@protonmail.com. Phone: 07768 426194

The contact number provided is for cancellation/administrative texts only and is not staffed continuously. I cannot offer a crisis service. Contact between sessions is for arranging sessions only, and/or sharing resources via email/message. Our counselling relationship remains strictly professional. The boundaries of our engagement will be clearly and thoroughly discussed during our initial meeting and are to be respected equally by you (the client) and by me (the counsellor).

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Session types:

I offer face-to-face counselling, outdoor therapy, telephone or online sessions. You will be required to read/sign a separate Outdoor Therapy agreement if this is your preferred option. Online therapy poses a risk regardless of security measures and GDPR compliance. I am as susceptible as anyone else but minimise this risk through anti-virus software, privacy settings and ICO membership. Should any breach of confidentiality occur through hacking or other illegal means I am obliged to inform the ICO and you.

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COSCA Code of Ethics:

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

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*A list of my Qualifications and ongoing CPD is available on my website.

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Professional Body Membership:

I am a Counsellor Member of COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland): Membership No.5050. I am a PVG scheme member in respect of regulated work with children and adults.

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Insurance:

I am insured with Balens Ltd and Birnbeck Insurance.

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Complaints:

If you have a complaint or concern it is helpful if we can discuss this together. If you need to make a complaint, please contact my professional body, COSCA here: https://www.cosca.org.uk/guidance-policies/complaints/complaints-general-information.

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*You will be provided with a copy of this contract to sign before our work together commences.