Privacy policy.
Core values and culture:
Prioritise your welfare and wellbeing.
Treat you with respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
Create a safe and supportive non-judgemental environment that fosters trust, open communication, and mutual collaboration.
The client is the primary focus of the sessions.
Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all your information, only sharing with your consent or as required by law.
Inform you about the limits of confidentiality and any circumstances where confidentiality may need to be breached, such as situations involving harm to self or others.
The terms on which services are offered, including fees, will be clearly communicated and agreed on before commencing the first counselling session.
Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance my knowledge, skills, and competence as a mental wellness practitioner.
Engage in regular supervision, consultation, or peer support to ensure ethical practice and to address any personal or professional challenges that may arise.
Prioritise my own self-care and well-being to maintain my ability to provide effective care to clients.
As your counsellor, I will encourage you to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing as part of your supportive care. I will support you to the best of my ability while we are in a contractible relationship.
It is important to understand that any recommendations or advice offered to you is for your consideration only. I will never offer a medical diagnosis or prognosis. This is the role of a medical doctor or suitably qualified practitioner.