Policies
Policies and Procedures for Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions are scheduled on an on-going weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
basis and last fifty minutes. Payment is due at each session, by cash or cheque.
Receipts are issued at that time and should be saved for tax or insurance
purposes.
All scheduled sessions are your financial responsibility. If you should have
to cancel an appointment, please provide 24 hours' notice. Failure to give 24
hours' cancellation notice will result in you being charged the session fee for
the missed appointment. There is often a waiting list for therapy so providing
notice of cancellation will allow someone else the opportunity for an
appointment.
I ask clients not to arrive before their appointment time to respect the
privacy of everyone. Appointments are scheduled 15 minutes a part to help ensure
confidentiality.
The therapy relationship may be terminated by either therapist or client.
Should you decide to leave therapy, notifying me in advance of the termination
will allow me the opportunity to support you emotionally in your decision, so
that you end with a sense of closure. Should I decide that your presenting
issues are not a fit with my area of expertise, I am committed to helping you
find a suitable therapist with whom you can continue the healing process.
If, at any time, you feel that your needs are not being met or that you are
not getting what you want out of your sessions, please let me know so that we
can discuss your needs and adjust your therapy goals and plan for treatment.
As a Registered Individual, Couple and Family Therapist, I protect the
communication I have with my clients. I do not provide information unless I have
my client's written consent. There are a few legal exceptions to confidentiality
that are explained to all clients in the first session. The exceptions to
confidentiality include the disclosure of harm to oneself or someone else, the
abuse or suspected abuse of a child under age 16 (by law, CAS must be informed),
or if required to by court order. Also, should a client arrive at a session
intoxicated and at risk to self and others if operating a motor vehicle, steps
will be taken to ensure the safety of everyone.
