We believe in fostering a relationship built on trust, respect, and transparency. Before beginning your counselling journey, it's essential to understand the concept of informed consent and how it empowers you throughout the therapeutic process. You will be provided with a consent form outlining all the details of the service, please read this carefully. If at anytime you feel uncertain about the nature of services being provided, please discuss this with your clinician.

Informed consent refers to consent obtained to provide a service, such as counselling, that ensures you:

1. Understand the counselling process, including what to expect in sessions.

2. Know Your Rights as a client, including privacy and confidentiality.

3. Feel Empowered to make choices about your care.

What Does Informed Consent Cover?

When you begin counselling, we will discuss and provide information about:

• The Purpose of Counselling
  We’ll talk about how therapy can help you and what outcomes you may expect.

• Confidentiality and Its Limits
  Everything shared in sessions is private, except in certain situations, such as:

  • If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

  • If required by law (e.g., court orders or reporting child abuse).

  • If you give written permission to share information.

• Your Rights as a Client
  You have the right to:

  • Ask questions about the counselling process.

  • Refuse or withdraw consent at any time.

  • Receive referrals to other services if needed.

• The Counsellor’s Role
  Your counsellor will guide you through challenges with professionalism, respect, and care, tailoring sessions to your unique needs.

• Fees, Scheduling, and Cancellation Policies
  You’ll receive clear information about session costs, payment methods, and how to reschedule or cancel appointments.