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Therapy Agreement & Terms of Working Together

This agreement is designed to create clarity, safety and mutual understanding so our work together can remain focused, supportive and effective. Please read through carefully and ask if anything feels unclear.

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Professional Standards

I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist working in accordance with the professional standards and ethical guidelines of:

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  • British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

  • British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)

These frameworks guide confidentiality, ethical practice and professional conduct.

 

Assessment & Starting Therapy

In our first session(s) we will explore what brings you to therapy, your current challenges, relevant history and what you would like support with. This assessment phase may take one or two sessions.

Following this, we will agree therapy goals together and decide whether ongoing therapy feels appropriate. There is never any obligation to continue.

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Sessions & Practical Details

  • Sessions usually last 50 minutes.

  • Therapy is offered in person in Stratford-upon-Avon or online across the UK via a secure clinical platform.

  • If you arrive late, sessions will still end at the agreed time.

We will review progress regularly and adapt session frequency or duration if clinically helpful.

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Fees & Payment

The fee for an individual therapy session is currently £80 per session.

Invoices are usually issued monthly in advance. Payment should be made before scheduled sessions by bank transfer unless otherwise agreed.

Sessions that remain unpaid may be cancelled until payment is received.

If using private healthcare insurance, therapy will begin once authorisation has been confirmed.

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Cancellation Policy

Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.

  • Less than 48 hours’ notice or missed sessions are charged in full.

  • Sessions cancelled with sufficient notice will be rearranged where possible.

This protects reserved clinical time.

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Confidentiality & Data Protection

Confidentiality is central to psychotherapy.

Information shared in therapy remains confidential except where:

  • There is risk of serious harm to yourself or others

  • Safeguarding concerns arise

  • Disclosure is required by law

Where possible, this will always be discussed with you first.

I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and work in line with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. Clinical notes are stored securely.

 

Supervision & Professional Development

To maintain safe, ethical practice I engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional training.

Your case may be discussed anonymously in supervision. No identifying information is shared.

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Recording Sessions

Occasionally sessions may be recorded for clinical supervision or training purposes. This will always be discussed with you beforehand and your consent sought.

Recordings are stored securely and deleted once therapy ends.

You are welcome to record sessions yourself; please let me know so we can discuss safe storage.

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Communication Between Sessions

Email is suitable for scheduling and practical matters only. Therapy work takes place within sessions unless otherwise agreed.

I do not provide an emergency or crisis service. If you require urgent support, please contact:

  • Your GP

  • NHS 111

  • Emergency services (999)

  • Samaritans (116 123)
     

Professional Boundaries

To maintain a clear therapeutic relationship:

  • Please do not contact me via social media

  • Therapy sessions are the primary space for communication

  • Dual relationships are avoided in line with ethical guidelines
     

Ending Therapy

You are free to end therapy at any time. Wherever possible, I recommend a planned ending session to support reflection and consolidation.

If I am unable to continue therapy due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, I will aim to support transition to another therapist where appropriate.
 

Safety & Conduct

Therapy sessions cannot take place if you attend under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed substances.

Threatening behaviour or violence will result in immediate termination of therapy.

 

Complaints

If you have concerns about therapy, please raise them with me directly where possible.

If unresolved, you may contact:

  • HCPC

  • BABCP

  • BADth

(Details available on request.)

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Consent

By engaging in therapy, you confirm understanding of these terms and agree to the professional framework outlined above.

Corporate Training & Consultancy Terms

Booking Confirmation

Workshops, consultancy or training sessions are confirmed once:

  • Scope is agreed

  • Dates are confirmed

  • Written agreement is received
     

Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • Invoices payable within 14–30 days

  • Deposits may be required for large bookings
     

Cancellation

Corporate bookings cancelled:

  • Within 14 days may incur partial fees

  • Within 7 days may incur full fees

(This reflects preparation time and scheduling commitments.)

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Scope of Work

Training provides:

  • Psychoeducation

  • Wellbeing skills

  • Psychological insight

It does not replace therapy or clinical mental health services.

 

Confidentiality

Individual disclosures within workshops remain confidential unless safeguarding concerns arise.

Sound Therapy Agreement & Information

Sound therapy sessions, including singing bowl and gong experiences, are designed to support relaxation, nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing.

These sessions are restorative and psychologically informed, but they are not a substitute for psychotherapy, counselling or medical treatment.

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Scope of Sound Therapy

Sound therapy may support:

  • Stress reduction

  • Burnout recovery

  • Emotional regulation

  • Relaxation and decompression

  • Reflective space

It is a complementary wellbeing practice rather than a clinical intervention.

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Health & Safety

By attending a sound therapy session, you confirm that:

  • You are physically and mentally able to participate

  • You will inform me of any relevant medical conditions
     

Please consult your GP before attending if you have:

  • Epilepsy

  • Severe mental health conditions

  • Sound sensitivity disorders

  • Metal implants near the head (for certain sound instruments)

  • Recent surgery or acute medical conditions
     

If you are pregnant, please inform me in advance.

You are responsible for managing your own physical comfort during sessions. You may leave or adjust your position at any time.
 

Emotional Responses

Sound therapy can sometimes evoke emotional responses. If this happens:

  • You are welcome to regulate in your own time

  • You may step outside if needed

  • Follow-up therapy support can be discussed separately

These sessions are not crisis services.
 

Confidentiality (Group Sessions)

In group sessions, participants are asked to respect one another’s privacy. However, confidentiality between participants cannot be guaranteed.
 

Booking & Cancellation

Sound therapy bookings:

  • Must be paid in advance unless otherwise agreed

  • Are non-refundable within 48 hours of the session

  • May be transferred where possible with sufficient notice
     

Personal Responsibility

By attending, you accept responsibility for your physical and emotional wellbeing during the session.

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Sound therapy is voluntary and you may choose to stop participating at any time.

 

Professional Standards

Sound therapy sessions are delivered by a qualified psychotherapist integrating sound as a complementary modality. They are delivered with psychological awareness and trauma-informed principles.

Digital Products Terms

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All digital resources including audio recordings, workbooks, courses or written materials are intended for personal wellbeing support.

They are not a substitute for psychotherapy, counselling, medical advice or crisis support.

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Refunds

Due to the nature of digital downloads:

  • Purchases are non-refundable once accessed or downloaded.

If you experience technical issues, please contact hey@lynseyskinner.com.

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Copyright

All materials remain the intellectual property of Lynsey Skinner Therapy.

They may not be:

  • Shared publicly

  • Resold or redistributed

  • Reproduced without permission
     

Personal Responsibility

Please use resources responsibly. If distress arises, seek appropriate professional support.

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