- I will evaluate and communicate my ability to be of help to you once I have a clear understanding of what you need and want help with
- I will openly discuss with you the various types of therapy and techniques available to address your needs
- I will refer you to another professional if I believe that you may be served better by them
- I will collaborate with other care providers (e.g., your physician, a naturopath) if necessary, with your explicit consent
- I will be fully present in our sessions and will focus on you and your issues
- If I see you with your partner, I will be impartial, fair and loyal to both of you
- I will encourage you to ask questions and give you honest answers. If I am unable to answer a question, I will make the necessary inquiries or guide you to look for the answer in relevant sources
- I will regularly review your goals and your progress with you and make the necessary adjustments
- I will not prolong therapy unnecessarily; I will periodically evaluate with you whether or not you are benefiting from therapy
- Termination of therapy will be decided upon collaboratively and will be done gradually; I will not abandon you!
- I will be punctual and respectful of your time; I will let you know of changes in schedule, if and when they occur, well ahead of time as much as possible
- I will closely adhere to the Code of Ethics for psychologists. To review the code please log on to the College of Psychologists of BC’s website at www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca
