Practice Guideline 2 – The Client and Therapist Agreement for TherapyClient and Therapist Agreement for Therapy • October 20th, 2020
Contract Type FiledOctober 20th, 2020Before embarking on therapy, a clear and written agreement between the therapist and the client should be in place. A written agreement is mandatory, rather than a verbal one, the details of which may be misunderstood or forgotten. This establishes the rights and responsibilities of both the therapist and client and should be a mutually agreed document. It should be subject to review if appropriate. The agreement should be explained to the client, to ensure they are giving informed consent and signed and dated by both parties. The client should be given a signed copy for their records.