Terms and Conditions

It all began with a simple idea fueled by a deep passion. As a small business, I pride myself on personal attention and dedication to every detail. My approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything I do reflects my commitment to excellence.

As a member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MIACP), I are bound by the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice. This code sets out the professional and ethical standards that all members must adhere to in their work.

Here are the key principles and terms outlined in the IACP Code of Ethics that directly relate to working with clients:

1. Respect for the Rights and Dignity of the Client:

General Respect: Practitioners must treat clients as individuals of intrinsic worth, respecting their dignity, moral, and cultural values. They must not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, race, age, or any other factor.

Privacy and Confidentiality: This is a cornerstone of the IACP's code. All information shared by the client is treated as confidential. There are, however, specific limits to confidentiality that the practitioner must make clear to the client at the outset. These exceptions typically include:

Where there is a risk of harm to the client or another person.

Where there is a legal obligation to disclose information (e.g., a court order).

For the purpose of supervision, where the practitioner discusses their work with a supervisor to ensure ethical and competent practice. In this case, client identity is protected.

Informed Consent: Practitioners must ensure that clients understand and consent to the therapeutic process. This includes:
Explaining the nature of the service, fees, and the limits of confidentiality.
Respecting the client's right to end the therapy at any time.

2. Competence:

Professional Development: Practitioners are required to continuously monitor and develop their skills and ethical awareness through ongoing professional development and training.

Supervision: All IACP practitioners are required to engage in regular professional supervision. This is a crucial element for ensuring the quality of service, the well-being of the client, and the practitioner's ethical standards.

3. Responsibility:

Trustworthiness: Practitioners must act in a trustworthy and reputable manner.This includes managing professional boundaries carefully and not exploiting clients financially, sexually, or in any other way.

Client Welfare: The practitioner's primary responsibility is to the welfare and well-being of the client. They must refer clients to other professionals whenThe Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) does not have a single, universal "terms and conditions" document for working with clients. Instead, IACP members, who are the practitioners, are bound by the IACP Code of Ethics and Practice. This code sets out the professional and ethical standards that all members must adhere to in their work.

4. The Client-Counsellor Agreement:

While the IACP provides the overarching ethical framework, the specific "terms and conditions" for a therapeutic relationship are established in a client-counsellor agreement or contract. This agreement is a working document between the practitioner and the client, and it should be discussed and agreed upon at the beginning of the therapeutic relationship. This contract typically includes details on:

 Confidentiality and its limits.

 Session duration and frequency.

 Fees and payment methods.

 Cancellation policy.

The process for ending therapy.