CONTRACT

It's important to have a therapy contract so that both client and counsellor know what the working boundaries are. This is a copy of the contract that clients and I work within.


"The points below have been discussed between myself and Clare.
I understand them and agree to work with Clare within the terms of this contract.

Code of Ethics and Practice
Clare is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and endeavours to work by its Code of Ethics, a copy of which is available on request or at www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework.

Confidentiality
Details of sessions are confidential. Clare reviews her work with her supervisor but my name and other identifying details will not be used in these sessions. This confidentiality does not cover the following:

i serious injury or harm will be caused to myself or another individual.

ii child abuse has been disclosed.

iii a miscarriage of justice will occur.

iv Clare is summonsed by a Court of Law.

Length of Sessions
Psychotherapy is offered for 50 minutes on a weekly basis.

Abusive or Threatening Behaviour
Abusive or threatening behaviour by either myself or Clare is not acceptable. Clare reserves the right to withdraw services if I become abusive or threatening.

Financial Agreement
The cost of sessions are between £50 and £70 and I understand that I will pay for missed sessions.

Cancellation of Sessions
Both Clare and I are expected to give as much notice as possible - 24 hours if at all possible - if we are unable to attend a session.


Client Signature.............................................Date...........................

Clare Slaney ..................................................Date.................................

Why do I pay for missed sessions?

For three reasons

1. Hiring a room costs money that all therapists have to pay whether the client attends a session or not. When an appointment is made for you another client can’t be seen at that time – that hour is yours whether you’re there or not.

2. Therapy is a commitment and investment. You’re valuing yourself by taking it seriously.

3. Paying and not paying for time set aside for you is an indication of how much respect you pay yourself and afford to others.