Informed Consent
This document contains important information about the process of psychological counselling, the rules governing our work together, the rights and responsibilities of both parties, and the way my services are to be compensated.
Please read carefully. If you have any questions, just message me.

Psychological counselling is a particular kind of relationship — and like any relationship, it has its own boundaries and ground rules.

Our goal is to bring about positive changes in your life. That said, working with a psychologist is fundamentally different from seeing a doctor or consulting a lawyer. The outcome depends on many things: what brings you here, how fully you engage in the process, and also who I am as a person — and the human connection that develops between us.

I'll be genuinely curious about your perspective, and I'll discuss with you openly whether your specific goals are likely to be reachable through therapy, and how.

You have the right to ask me about my training, experience, and supervision; my professional view of your situation; the methods and techniques I use; and my positions on areas of life that may be relevant to your therapy. I'll always answer honestly.

Making the most of our work means engaging with it not only during sessions, but between them too. At some point we'll almost certainly touch on things that bring up painful memories or difficult feelings. This is often an unavoidable part of the process — but it's usually manageable, and facing these things tends to be worth it in the long run.

Working with a psychologist can be demanding and isn't always comfortable. I ask you to pay attention to your own experience of our work and tell me if something feels concerning or off. Sessions require your time, energy, and money — so it's worth choosing a therapist carefully.

It's completely fine to stop if the discomfort feels too high. But please try not to disappear abruptly. A closing session is considered a golden rule in therapy: it gives us the chance to review what we've done together — even if the result feels disappointing — and map out next steps. I can also help you find a therapist who might be a better fit.

After we finish working together, for whatever reason, I'll suggest we discuss whether occasional check-ins might be useful — for example, two weeks, two months, and six months after our last session.

How we work
The standard frequency is one session per week, though we can meet more or less often if that works better. Sessions are 50 minutes long.

I see clients online via video call. I strongly recommend finding a private space where you won't be interrupted, and using a computer rather than holding your phone. Please make sure the lighting is good and your face is fully visible on camera.

The session fee is listed on the main page. If you're going through a difficult period financially or work for an NGO, we can discuss adjusted terms. Fees are fixed for each client for at least six months; I'll give you at least three months' notice before any price change.

I ask that payment be made within 24 hours before each session, in whichever way we've agreed. At the first payment, I also suggest you pay a deposit for the final closing session (see above).

Please give me at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations or no-shows with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full session rate. If I need to cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, the session is free of charge.

If you're late, the session will be shorter by the time missed. I'll do my best to extend it, but can't always guarantee this. If I'm running late, I'll let you know as soon as possible and make up the lost time.

Getting in touch
You're always welcome to write to me. I can't promise an instant reply, but I'll get back to you as soon as I can. I don't communicate with clients on social media and don't add clients as contacts.

Crisis support
I don't provide emergency psychological support. If you feel you're in crisis — if you're overwhelmed by something you can't manage alone, if you've experienced a traumatic event, lost someone close, or been caught up in an emergency — please contact a crisis service or your nearest hospital.

Confidentiality
I hold myself to professional ethical standards in all aspects of my work.
Everything between us is confidential. I don't make audio or video recordings of our sessions, and I only take written notes with your permission.

I'll ask your consent before using any material from our work for professional or academic purposes, and will always change any details that could identify you. I'll maintain confidentiality when discussing your case in supervision, intervision, or with other professionals such as a psychiatrist.

I'm legally required to report a crime that has been committed or is being planned. Confidentiality may also be broken if I learn that you have harmed or intend to harm yourself or others, or if there is a serious risk to life. In such situations, I'll do my best to discuss this with you before taking any action.

I never search for information about clients online — doing so would violate your privacy. I understand you may come across information about me online or through others. If you do, please bring it up in a session so we can consider whether it affects our work.

I won't share anything about our work with anyone else without your permission. If we happen to encounter each other — including online — I'll act as though we don't know each other, and take all reasonable steps to protect your privacy. You may choose to make our work together public, but our contact outside of sessions can't go beyond a simple greeting.

Booking a session and beginning our work together means you agree to these terms for its duration.
Version: 28.01.2026