Counselling & Psychotherapy Contract.

GENERAL RULES

This contract is for short-term counselling and psychotherapy, up to six weeks initially. It is subject to regular review by the counsellor and client, with the possibility of extending into a longer therapeutic relationship until mutually agreed upon termination. 

 

COUNSELLOR/PSYCHOTHERAPIST RESPONBILITIES

• To be available at agreed times.
• Start and end sessions punctually.
• Provide a conducive and private space.
• Maintain professional, safe boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality, unless concerns about client or others' safety arise.
• Encourage client autonomy.
• Adhere to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
• Ethical Framework, including regular supervision.
• Review therapeutic work and relationship regularly.
• Offer an alternative appointment in the event of therapist cancellation.

 

 CLIENTS/PATIENTS

• Attend sessions punctually
• Provide 24 hours' notice for cancellations/rescheduling (otherwise, the full fee is payable)
• Limit communication outside sessions to appointment-related matters, unless by prior arrangement
• Respect the counsellor and their property
• Grant permission to contact GP or next of kin if safety concerns arise
• Discuss readiness to end therapy
• Inform the therapist of any other therapeutic relationships

WHAT THE THERAPIST OFFER

Therapy follows a Humanistic and Existential approach, empowering clients to explore issues in a supportive environment. The therapist commits to honesty, respect, and addressing concerns raised during agreed sessions.

Confidentiality is maintained unless:

• Risk of harm to self or others is apparent.
• Concerns about child abuse or neglect arise.
• Disclosure of past or present sexual abuse involving a minor occurs.
• Legally compelled (e.g., subpoenaed)

SUPERVISION AND CONFIFDIALITY

Supervision is attended to monitor practice. Client identity remains protected during supervision discussions.

TIME, FEE AND CANCELATION

• Sessions last 30, 45 or 50 to 70 minutes depends of counselling you attend.The fee is €120, €70.00 or students rate €40 per online session (the intake appoitment is free of charge  ).
• Payment details provided before each session or durring booking the appointments.
• Full fee payable for cancellations less than 24 hours or missed appointments

RECORD SESSIONS

• Minimal notes are kept unless requested or required by an agency; client's preference regarding note-keeping is respected.

The details provided by you for Hibernium Therapy staff will be used to rearrange appointments and contact durring the terapeutic process to provide necessery information, exercisess and psychoeducations. 

Before you sign the contract and send back to your psychotherapist be sure you are signed a consent form available here

For more information plese contact me during bussines hours.

mobile: 00353 899 55 100 3 email: hiberniumtherapy@gmail.com

By sign it and press submit I confirm I have read and understand this agreement: