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CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality is important in therapy. We adhere
to the BACP code of ethics on confidentiality and our therapists would
only consider breaking confidentiality:
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1. If there were disclosure of ongoing abuse/neglect of a child
or vulnerable adult.
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| 2. If he/she considered a client to be a danger to him or herself
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| 3. In situations where there is a legal obligation to do so (e.g.
under the Terrorism Act 2000) |
- The therapist would normally first discuss the
situation with the client, encourage him or her to participate in the
disclosure, and support them in doing this.
- Our therapists will not discuss what occurs in your therapy except in
supervision (in accordance with the BACP code of Ethics).
CANCELLATIONS & MISSED SESSIONS
- Regularity and continuity are important in therapy, as they give a feeling
of reliability and structure to the process. You and your therapist will
agree on the days and times of your meetings (normally weekly) and those
times will then be set aside for you.
- If you need to cancel an appointment for any reason please let us have
as much notice as possible. If you are unable to give at least 7 days
notice there will be a cancellation charge of the normal fee for the session.
- Your therapist will let you know in advance of his/her holidays, during
which time no fee is due.
FEES
- Payment can be made on a weekly basis or monthly in advance. We review
our fees periodically, usually on 1st January.
- Standard fees for a 50 minute session are currently £110 for individuals
and £135 for couples.
BOOKING YOUR FIRST SESSION
- When booking the initial consultation you will be asked
to confirm with a credit or debit card "deposit".
Nothing will be charged to your card unless you cancel with less than
7 days notice, or fail to keep the appointment, in which case the fee
for the session will be payable in full.
OTHER MATTERS
- Your therapist will be ready for you at the appointed time and if you
should arrive late for any reason, will not be able to continue after
the agreed finishing time.
- Please do not take alcohol or drugs (other than prescribed drugs) before
a session.
- In general it is most beneficial for ending therapy to be a mutual decision
rather than a one-sided or impulsive action. If either you or your therapist
feels it is time to close the therapy you will discuss this and will agree
a period of time during which to close the therapy. In most cases we would
suggest a minimum of one session but in the case of long term therapy
(6 months or more), we usually like to allow a longer period in order
to respect the relationship and give time to complete.
- Please feel free to raise questions about these terms or any procedures
you do not understand or feel unhappy about for any reason.
- David Hawley can be contacted by telephone at 7 Harley Street but does
not interrupt client sessions to answer the telephone, so if he is unavailable,
please leave a message and he will ring you back.
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