Terms & Conditions

Therapeutic Contract/Agreement

Mental Health Private Practice

Green Farm Gardens

Portsmouth

Terms & Conditions:

Being a psychologist, member of the British Psychological Society (UK) I have been working in my private practice since 2006 in Italy, Romania, and the UK. I am bound by the Codes of Ethics and Practice of the British Psychological Society, offering (individual, family, couple) psychological treatments such as: Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Biodecodification, Hypnotherapy, Life & Career Coaching, Mindfulness & Meditation , Psychodrama; that rely on the commitment and motivation from both the therapist and the patient to get the best results. Part of the treatment occurs in the consulting room and part of the treatment is cognitive reflection or homework. As a patient, when you agree to undertake a course of treatment, you also agree to engage with the process, complete any homework that you are given. It is with commitment and partnership working that you will see the best results. You also need to keep me informed of any medications, new conditions or changes to your treatment.

Booking:

For professional reasons and mutual respect, the therapeutical session will be paid by bank transfer as soon as you have booked the online appointment by phone, on the site, on the Facebook page or through a private message(Facebook/Whatsapp).

Cancellation or postponement

If for any personal reasons you wish to cancel the appointment, you can do it 24 hours before the scheduled session and you will receive half the amount paid back.

If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours before the scheduled meeting, the money will not be refunded.

If the session is canceled by the therapist, you will receive the full amount of money paid, back.

If for any reason the patient is late for a session, the psychologist will be unable to work beyond the allotted time as this will disrupt the clinic for other patients who may be waiting.

Cost of first session & Additional costs:

Duration of a therapeutic session/consultation varies according to the patients' needs.

*first emergency consultation price is £250/hour

*first non-emergency consultation -£200/hour

After the consultation, the patient may choose sporadic therapeutic sessions having the costs of £300(2 hours), or a therapeutic package of 10 sessions(20 hours) costing £2,500.

Payment must be made by bank transfer : Sort Code is 77-95-04, Account no. 56861968, Lloyds Bank, when the single session, or package is booked.

If agreed payments for therapy are not being paid, then the psychologist reserves the right to terminate therapy.

If the patient needs online assistance between sessions (by phone, online messenger: video, writing) the psychologist is willing to assist till to 30 min daily, additional costs being added for the assistance, as follow:

7 assistance sessions/month- £500;

15 assistance sessions/month-£1,000.

The cost of therapy includes any written materials I may supply but excludes the cost of any books that I might suggest you read. Terms and fees may be subject to change from time to time, but any change in fees will be always agreed between us in advance of the session.

Exclusivity Regime:

Considering the complexity of the therapeutical process(psychoanalysis in every single domain of your life: family; education; profession; relationships-social; physical, emotional, mental, spiritual health), I ensure the patients' exclusivity, working with a maximum of 2 cases simultaneously(but on different days)

Confidentiality:

Confidentiality will be maintained within the codes of ethics and legal requirements. Confidentiality may be breached if I consider there is a risk you may harm yourself or others. In such exceptional circumstances, where there is a concern for your well-being or that of others, it may be necessary to seek help outside the therapeutic relationship. In such an event where I am considering breaching confidentiality, you will normally be consulted first.

Our therapeutic relationship will remain a professional one at all times.

Notes may be taken during and after each session, which will be kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998) and subsequent GDPR General Data Protection Register. These notes will be securely stored. I will discuss the disposal, retention or otherwise of any such notes at the end of our engagement. You have the right to inspect your records should you so wish, and this request will be fulfilled during a therapy session.

Endings:

The therapy can at times be demanding, frustrating, and emotional. You may at times find this process very difficult and feel the need to end therapy. Your feedback on the process will be asked for at the end of each session and if you feel unhappy with any aspects of the treatment being offered please do try and communicate this verbally. This gives us both the chance to address and resolve engagement issues. In the normal course of events, you will probably know when you are ready to finish the therapy, and we will agree together on the work we need to do to prepare for this.

I will not suddenly or without warning terminate our contract, except in exceptional circumstances, which would become clear in the course of the/our work together. This would be fully discussed at that time. Please note any threats or acts of violence will invalidate this agreement and the therapy will cease. Sessions will not take place if you arrive under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed medication.

You will be notified of any holidays to be taken by myself well in advance. However, there may also be occasions when sessions may be canceled because of illness or because of attending training sessions or meetings. I will try to give you as much notice as possible of any cancellation and will offer an alternative time. Therefore, please notify any change in contact details.

You may terminate therapy without further cost at any time you wish.

last update:20.04.2024