Counselling Process

At BC Counselling.com we strive to connect with you and your story and to provide a forum for growth. Whether you are receiving individual, couple, or family counselling, we will attempt to create an environment conducive to change. You are the author and creator of your life. Our role will be to enhance your skills, to help resolve any past and present barriers to healthy functioning, to help you re-define yourself in relation to the important people in your life if necessary, and to work with you and your goals.

We use an array of theoretical models. Some helpful theories or models that we practice with arise from systems and humanistic thinking, cognitive-behavioural therapy, family therapy, and psychodynamic theory. Connections with the past and how they affect you today can be an important part of this work.

Confidentiality

A component of the counselling process that deserves attention is confidentiality. What we discuss in individual counselling sessions is confidential. This means that we do not share your information with anyone. There are, however, limitations to confidentiality that we must adhere to according to law.

1. We must report to the appropriate authority if you are going to harm yourself or others.
2. We must respond to a subpoena from the courts of law and produce the documentation that we have within our possession that relates to our work together.
3. We must report child abuse to the appropriate authority.

Sometimes we do consult with professionals for educational or clinical reasons and any identifying information will be altered to protect your anonymity. Furthermore, if we feel that you would benefit from speaking with another professional (i.e., physician) we will ask for your written permission.

When counselling more than one person at a time (couples or families) the rules of confidentiality still operate but we are sharing or writing about two or more persons on one document.

Ethics

I practice within the British Columbia Board of Registration of Social Workers code of ethics and practice guidelines. I have copies of this material if you would like to review them. A shortened version of these ethics may be reviewed by clicking on the link below.

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