As my client, you are my first priority. I will always respect your right to privacy and confidentiality.

BUT sometimes Canadian and BC laws impose a duty on EVERYONE to report under certain conditions, including counsellors. I am required by law to report if you tell me:

• You intend to harm others

• A child or youth is being harmed or witnessing violence

• As a youth, if someone is harming you

• As a young person, you intend to harm yourself.

Everyone has the right to be safe.

This is a private practice. I am the only person who will know your confidential information. I am bound by ethical and professionals rules to keep clinical notes, but all charts are kept in a cabinet. I lock my office door and the building door. I also have a security system on the building at all times.

Some days I need to cocoon at home, too. But working therapy sessions need our full attention and energy. If you're not feeling up to it, please cancel a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

The BCACC posts a recommended fee schedule at https://bc-counsellors.org/find-a-counsellor/fee-schedule/

My fees will always align with BCACC recommendations. We will talk about specific arrangements when we meet. Please, always feel free to ask.

Thank you for checking this out first. Out of respect for your privacy and confidentiality, I will never start a conversation with you in public.

You are always in charge of our relationship and your confidentiality and privacy.

If you initiate a conversation, by saying "hello", that will indicate to me that you feel comfortable.

I believe that, as humans, we have much in common, even though we may not be the same. We have the right to be different. With respect, I will always seek to explore our diversity as well as the things we have in common, and to understand the impacts of our individual and family histories

Safety and trust are important in all relationships, including the therapeutic relationship. For couples counselling, starting counselling together helps to keep relationships balanced among the three of us as we navigate together.

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During our first meeting, we will discuss ways that each member of the relationship can do individual work that will contribute to the integrity and intimacy of their relationship.