Counselling Boundaries
To support safety, clarity, and the integrity of the counselling relationship, the following boundaries apply:
Counselling support takes place within scheduled sessions.
Sessions are the primary container for emotional processing, reflection, and exploration.
Between sessions, I am available for one brief clarification question only.
This is intended for logistical or process-related clarification, not ongoing counselling outside of session time.
I do not provide crisis or emergency support.
If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact local emergency services or a crisis support line immediately.
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Reaching out for immediate support during a crisis is a vital form of care and does not replace or interfere with ongoing counselling work.
Response times between sessions are not immediate.
Messages are responded to during designated working hours and as capacity allows. Counselling here prioritizes steadiness over urgency.
This space is collaborative, not directive.
I will not tell you what to do, make decisions for you, or provide advice. Counselling supports understanding, agency, and choice.
You are never required to share more than feels safe.
Disclosure is always your choice. There is no expectation to revisit experiences or topics before you feel ready.
Sessions are paced with respect for your nervous system.
Progress is not measured by speed, intensity, or disclosure. We move at a pace that supports integration rather than overwhelm.
Boundaries are part of the work.
Questions, discomfort, or concerns about the process are welcome and can be explored openly within sessions.
These boundaries exist to support safety, trust, and ethical care throughout our work together.
This work does not replace medical, psychiatric, or emergency care.
Counselling may be one part of a broader support system and can be used alongside other professional care when appropriate.