Relationships & Anxiety
Denise Pickup MA BACP (Accredited)
Denise Pickup MA Bacp (Accred).
PSYCHOTHERAPIST & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLOR
7 BEAUMONT FEE LINCOLN LN1 1UH & 106 GREAT PORTLAND STREET LONDON W1W 6PF
CLIENT AGREEMENT: TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Confidentiality: The utmost level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Exceptions: If a child is reported to be at risk this has to be reported.
Major acts of crime or terrorism, including drug trafficking, cannot be withheld.
Supervision: As a member of BACP it is a requirement that casework is discussed with a supervisor. This ensures a high level of work. Case issues are explored but not the names or identities of clients.
Code of Ethics: All work is under the framework of BACP Code of Ethics and Practice. See www.bacp.co.uk/ethical framework.
Release of Papers: Notes can only be released with the signed consent of both parties.
Availability: I work during normal office hours Monday – Friday. I may be engaged and unable to answer queries immediately so please leave a text, email or message and allow time for a response. Texts are the most convenient if you are delayed in traffic etc.
How I work: When we first meet we will try to understand more about what has brought you along. After an assessment session we will make a contract to work for a number of sessions, usually six. We will work with a main focus which is agreed together. Work is reviewed every six weeks to ensure your needs and expectations are being met. Then another contract is undertaken if required. Some prefer to work in an open-ended way and that is possible.
Cancellation: Two full days are required or a charge of £20 may be made. If you have complicated work/childcare patterns please let me know in advance. If you are funded by Health Insurance or your workplace this cancellation charge can be paid for by you or you may forfeit the session. I will try to offer an alternative session the same week.
Information Protection: I will need your permission for the following:
May I contact you in case of cancellation/ending work? Yes/No
What is your preferred way to be contacted? Text /Email/Landline/Other
May I contact your GP if you are considered at risk? Yes/No
Who is responsible for payment? ............................/.................
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Your data is never released to unauthorised parties, or shared. Records are destroyed securely after 6 months.
Health Insurance /Work Funded:
If you have an excess on your policy please let me know before work begins. This must be paid before funded work begins.
Couple Work: Any correspondence is shared with both parties if contact information is provided and it is considered safe to do so. Individual sessions are only done with the permission of both parties unless there are issues of safety In case of illness/work/childcare etc the session is cancelled and rescheduled.
BACS Details: Denise Pickup
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Account No: 00009638 Sort Code: 77-79-16
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