I currently have capacity for 8-12 new clients for in-person or online appointments.
As a Registered Psychotherapist I obviously adhere to the codes of conduct and ethics associated with the controlled health act of psychotherapy. However, when I accept a new client, I also ensure that I outline my personal "ground rules" so that clients can know what it is like to work with me. I think it's fair to outline them here:
- we agree that in these sessions there are no "bad words", therapy is a place to be authentic and sometimes, well, F*k is just the right word to say
- we agree that you don't need to take care of me, or make me feel like I am good at my job. (This includes holding back for fear of being too much, withholding authentic feedback if our interventions are not helping, if you have questions, or even if you forgot to try implementing what we talked about. Even if it is familiar behaviour, in our time together, we don't need you to do any of those things)
- all of your thoughts and emotions are welcome here, even the ones you don't like.
- we agree that you can "pass" any question or subject that you do not want to talk about, no judgment. You set the boundaries for what we discuss.
If these ground rules are ok with you, please send me a quick note and we can arrange a brief call to discuss the specifics of your situation and explore if I might be able to offer some perspective and assistance to you :)
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