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NOTES FOR CLIENTS
What to expect from your counsellor
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A counselor qualified to recognised standards in both counselling
and philosophy who has agreed to adhere to the SPP Code of Practice
(available on request)
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A safe setting of mutual respect in which you can discuss your
issues in private
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Confidentiality - like other forms of counselling, philosophical
counselling is confidential, with the following exceptions
1. If you give your counsellor information which leads them to believe
that someone is in danger of serious harm then, after giving the matter
careful consideration, they may take steps to minimise this danger.
Any action would normally be discussed with you first.
2. There are some situations ( where the safety of the client or others
is at risk) where your counselor is required by law to communicate information
to relevant authorities.
3. Counsellors may receive professional support and supervision from
other experienced professionals to maintain the quality of their work
and for the protection of the client. Your material may be discussed
though every reasonable effort will be made to maintain your anonymity.
4. If material is used for academic/research purposes this would be
done only after your consent had been obtained and/or identifying details
had been removed.
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Impartiality - your counselor's role is not to make judgements
about your situation, nor to provide advice. Your counselor works
with you in a dialogue aimed at helping you to clarify your own
thinking and come up with your own answers.
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Should you feel you have cause for complaint against your counselor,
you can complain to the Society of Consultant Philosopher's management
committee which can result in disciplinary action
What your counsellor
expects from you
To attend on time for your appointment(s). If you cannot
attend, please telephone and cancel so someone else may have your appointment
time.
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Some counselors work in a way that means they reveal private information
about themselves during the dialogue. The counselor may negotiate
the degree of confidentiality which applies to this information.
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Counselors will normally agree a "contract" with clients to clarify
arrangements including fees, frequency of sessions, cancellations,
missed appointments, and the termination of counselling. Often this
is done verbally in the first session, though some counsellors produce
two copies of a written agreement which both parties sign and keep.
In either case the intention is to avoid misunderstandings between
counselor and client.
For further
information
If you would like to find a qualified philosophical
counsellor, get a copy of the ethical code, register a complaint,
or simply get further information please contact
David Arnaud
Philosophical Counselling Information
8, Richmond Rd
London,
N2 8JT
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