CLIENT RIGHTS

• As a client of Counselling and Psychotherapy Associates,
  you are entitled to a service free from exploitation.
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  We acknowledge the need for safe practice relating to your ethnicity,
  sexual orientation, gender and cultural beliefs.
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  You may be assured that therapists will have no sexual contact with you of any kind.
   
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  As ethical practitioners, we do not form friendships with clients .
  If your therapist should meet you in a social setting, you will be acknowledged
  only if you make initial contact.
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  All contact with you will be treated as confidential, with the following exceptions:
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  Some of the work done by you and your therapist may be discussed anonymously with the therapist's supervisor to ensure that you are getting the best possible service.
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  If you have been referred by your doctor, then with your permission, the doctor
  may be kept informed of the progress of your therapy.
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  For clients subsidised by ACC, your case manager requires an initial report and, in the case of longer term work, may require subsequent reports on progress. Your therapist will talk to you about ACC's other reporting requirements.
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  Otherwise, confidentiality will only be broken on the order of a court or if your therapist believes you or someone else is at risk of serious harm.
  
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