Benefits and Risks of Counselling. In counselling I may benefit from learning new coping skills, gaining personal insight, forming healthier ways of relating to others, and/or overcoming unwanted behaviors. Counselling may come with risks. Opening up about my pain can sometimes lead to more pain initially such as unwanted thoughts, strong emotions or tension in relationships at home and at work. PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act) “British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) sets out the ground rules for how private sector and not-for-profit organizations may collect, use or disclose information about you.” BC Ministry of Citizens’ Services Guide to Personal Information Protection Act Client Rights • As a client I have a right to ask questions about my counsellor’s credentials, the services being provided to me, or any other questions about the counselling process. • I have a right to end counselling at any time. • I have a right to voice concerns or complaints to my counsellor. If necessary I have the right to inform the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors of any unethical or unprofessional behavior by my counsellor. • I have a right to request access to my personal information or request corrections to this information. • I have the right to confidentiality as explained in PIPA: Confidentiality I understand that, except for the following limitations, all information I share with my Counsellor is confidential. This means no information will be released to any third party without my explicit written consent. I understand the following exceptions to this confidentiality are: • When there is a clear risk of substantial harm to myself or threat of harm towards another person, my Counsellor is ethically bound to disclose this information to the appropriate authorities. • When there is reason to believe that a child or a vulnerable adult needs protection, such as where a child or vulnerable adult has been or is likely to be physically, sexually or emotionally harmed, abused or exploited, my Counsellor is legally bound to report the matter to appropriate authorities. • When the court-of-law requires the release of personal information my Counsellor will disclose what is required. If I have any questions or concerns about confidentiality I will ask my counsellor for clarification. I, , have received a copy of the New Story Counselling Agreement for Counselling and Informed Consent. I understand my rights involved in the counselling process. I also understa...
Benefits and Risks of Counselling. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you and/or your family member to explore feelings, behaviour, thoughts, and relationships which may be troubling or causing difficulty in life. Counselling can bring deeper personal insight and awareness, better ways of understanding and coping with problems, and improved relationships. You should know, however, that counselling sometimes requires that one be willing to examine difficult topics or periods of life, to experience stronger than usual emotions, to experience changes in self‐awareness, and try out different behaviours and ways of relating to others. Each person experiences counselling in a unique way. Healing and positive change are the intended results of working with a Westcoast Family Centres counsellor.
Benefits and Risks of Counselling. You may benefit from counselling by experiencing some positive changes that include gaining personal insight, learning healthy new ways to cope with or solve problems, developing new skills, and/or changing unwanted behaviours. Because challenging personal issues are explored within the counselling relationship, it is also important to remember the potential for risks, which include strong emotions or difficult memories being evoked, changes in self-awareness, and the development of different ways of relating to family and friends. Client’s Responsibilities Both counsellor and client have responsibilities within the counselling relationship. To the best of his or her ability, your counsellor will be present and prepared at scheduled appointments. As the client, you are responsible for taking an active role in your therapy. You agree to pay the full fee of $120 per 60-minute appointment, or an amount otherwise agreed upon, once your session is completed. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, or e-mail transfer. Should you need to cancel your appointment, you must give a minimum of 24 hours notice, otherwise you will be charged in full for one missed session. If you arrive late to your appointment and attend only part of your session, you understand that you are responsible to pay the full fee for the entire session, regardless of the time you missed.
Benefits and Risks of Counselling. In counselling, I may benefit from learning new coping skills, gaining personal insight, forming healthier ways of relating to others, and/or overcoming unwanted behaviours. Counselling may come with risks. Opening up about my pain can sometimes lead to more pain initially such as unwanted thoughts, strong emotions or tension in relationships at home and at work.
