Limitations of Confidentiality & Consent

Counselling is a voluntary process and we get out of it what we put into it.  To ensure a high quality service clients are asked for feedback on the process and to improve the therapeutic relationship.

Giving your informed consent represents your active participation in the decisions made in the counselling process. Informed consent is a continuous process. If at any time, you feel uncomfortable with the process, you have the right to refuse and withdraw from counselling.  You have the right to ask any questions you may have about the counselling techniques or terminate counselling at any time.

I understand that there are risks and consequences of participating in online therapy, including, but not limited to, the possibility, despite best efforts to ensure high encryption and secure technology on the part of the counsellor, that: the transmission of my information could be disrupted or distorted by technical failures; the transmission of my information could be interrupted by unauthorized persons; and/or the electronic storage of my medical information could be accessed by unauthorized persons. Tyler Lampard Counselling uses an online platform that meets standards set out by BC’s Personal Information Protection Act.

I understand that I may benefit from online therapy, but that results cannot be guaranteed or assured.  I understand that there are potential risks and benefits associated with any form of psychotherapy, and that despite my efforts and the efforts of my counsellor, my condition may not improve.

The information you reveal in counselling sessions will be confidential, with a few exceptions.  In other words, the counsellor will not disclose anything discussed in sessions without your permission to any third party unless the following situations arise:

· If there is suspicion of child abuse or abuse of vulnerable adults

· If there is suspicion of serious and imminent risk of physically harming yourself or others

· If the court subpoenas your records

· The counsellor may legally share information with a third party if you direct them to do so, and you may revoke this decision at any time.  A Release of Information form is required if you request me to consult with others you work with.

That communication via text, and email is available solely for scheduling/rescheduling appointments, not for counselling or crisis.