CONTRACT
It's important to have a therapy contract so that working boundaries are clear. This is a copy of my contract for individuals. The contract for couples is slightly different.
"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 for Counselling and Psychotherapy and endeavours to work by their Code of Ethics, a copy of which is available at this link or on request or at
https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/
Confidentiality
Details of sessions are confidential. Clare reviews her work with her supervisor but 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 Clare is summonsed by a Court.
iii I become acutely suicidal.
Length of Sessions
Psychotherapy is offered for 50 minutes, weekly. This can be renegotiated.
Financial Agreement
I have paid a £40 deposit that will be returned to me within 5 working days of the end of contracted work unless I have missed a session, not given Clare 48 hours notice and not paid for that session. In this event, the contract will be renegotiated.
Clare and I will give at least 48 hours notice of holidays or other break. I understand that I will lose my deposit if I don't give 48 hours notice and that if I continue to work with Clare another £40 deposit will be required.
The cost of sessions will be £
Client Signature.............................................Date...........................
Clare Slaney...................................................Date.................................
"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 for Counselling and Psychotherapy and endeavours to work by their Code of Ethics, a copy of which is available at this link or on request or at
https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/
Confidentiality
Details of sessions are confidential. Clare reviews her work with her supervisor but 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 Clare is summonsed by a Court.
iii I become acutely suicidal.
Length of Sessions
Psychotherapy is offered for 50 minutes, weekly. This can be renegotiated.
Financial Agreement
I have paid a £40 deposit that will be returned to me within 5 working days of the end of contracted work unless I have missed a session, not given Clare 48 hours notice and not paid for that session. In this event, the contract will be renegotiated.
Clare and I will give at least 48 hours notice of holidays or other break. I understand that I will lose my deposit if I don't give 48 hours notice and that if I continue to work with Clare another £40 deposit will be required.
The cost of sessions will be £
Client Signature.............................................Date...........................
Clare Slaney...................................................Date.................................