AGREEMENT:
This is an agreement, mutually negotiated between the ‘Counsellor’ and the ‘Client’, prior to the commencement of the Counselling Sessions (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Sessions’). The Sessions are meant to assist and direct the Client in achieving goals pertinent to work and personal life.
It is hereby affirmed that all the Counsellors working at Prasanna Counselling centre (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Organization’), follow a strict code of professional ethics.
This agreement hereinafter states the responsibilities of the Counsellor and the Client.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
It is hereby stated that everything discussed between the Counsellor and the Client, during the Sessions, are strictly confidential in nature. The Organization requires the Counsellor to discuss their work with their Supervisor/s from time to time. However, during such discussion, personal information the Client will not be devoid. Any information received by the Supervisor/s shall be considered confidential in nature, being subjected to the same ethical criteria as the Counsellor.
An expressed consent of the Client will be taken, in case a need arises for sharing information, obtained from the Client during the Sessions, with a third party.
However, the following circumstances are exceptions to the abovementioned statement, whereby the exceptions include but are not limited to the following :
if the Client is under the age of 18 years, the parents or the legal guardian(s) may have access to the records and may authorize the release of the same to a Third Party;
and/or when a case is transferred;
and/or if the Client is reasonably suspected to be in danger of harming oneself or another;
and/or if the Client discloses the act of abuse or neglect of children, the elderly or disabled persons;
and/or to help qualify the Client for certain kinds of evaluation;
and/or if the Client is part of a criminal proceeding;
and/or for legal or regulatory actions against a professional;
and/or upon the issuance of a court order or lawfully issued subpoena;
and/or where otherwise legally required.
Important Note Regarding Confidentiality: If the Client is seeking any form of medical assistance, especially pertinent to emotional difficulties, the Client is under the obligation to inform the Counsellor. The Counsellor will not confer with the Doctor unless expressed permission is granted by the Client. However, in the event of a reasonable indication of an intent to cause self-harm or harm to others, this aspect of confidentiality will not be maintained. Steps will be taken to inform the Doctor and/ or the Police, emergency services and/or any appropriate third party. Furthermore, the Counsellor may consult a psychiatrist, regarding medical concerns regarding the Client and/or on behalf of the Client and/or in order to gain psycho-education regarding medication.
The Counsellor may maintain notes for every Session, which shall be stored securely but with prior knowledge of the Client.

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