Informed Consent & New Client Registration

Thank you for choosing to participate in our Affordable Counselling Sessions. These sessions are designed to provide psychological support at a minimal cost, ensuring accessibility for those in need without financial burden. Please read the following information carefully before giving your consent.

1. Nature and Purpose of the Counselling Sessions

The affordable counselling sessions will be conducted by novice psychologists (interns or early-career professionals), who are undergoing training in the field of counselling psychology. To ensure quality support, these sessions will be supervised by experienced counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, or clinical psychologists. The primary objective of this service is to provide mental health support while also allowing novice psychologists to gain practical experience under professional supervision.

Important: These sessions are not intended for crisis intervention or emergency situations. If you are in immediate distress or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact emergency mental health services or helplines in your area.

2. Confidentiality and Privacy

Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of the counselling process. Your personal information and session details will remain confidential with the following exceptions:

• If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

• If required by law or court order.

• If there is suspected abuse, neglect, or serious criminal activity.

• In supervision sessions where your case may be discussed with an experienced professional for training and quality assurance purposes. In such cases, your identity will remain anonymous.

All records will be securely stored and accessed only by authorized personnel.

3. Supervision and Recording (If Applicable)

As part of the training and supervision process, your sessions may be observed, recorded, or discussed in supervision meetings. This helps ensure that novice psychologists receive feedback and improve their skills. If recordings are involved, you will be informed in advance, and your explicit consent will be obtained.

4. Scope and Limitations of Counselling

• These sessions provide general psychological support, focusing on emotional well-being, coping skills, relationship concerns, stress management, and personal growth.

• The services do not include psychiatric treatment, medical diagnosis, or prescription of medication.

• Progress varies based on individual needs and active participation.

• Sessions are scheduled based on availability and may have a limited duration.

5. Client Responsibilities

By consenting to participate in these sessions, you agree to:

• Attend scheduled sessions punctually or notify in advance if rescheduling is needed.

• Actively engage in the counselling process with honesty and openness.

• Understand that counselling is a collaborative process and requires effort from both the psychologist and the client.

• Maintain respect and professional decorum in the sessions.

6. Fees and Payment

• These sessions are offered at an affordable cost to ensure accessibility.

• Payment details, if applicable, will be communicated before booking the session.

• There is no refund policy once a session has been conducted.

7. Voluntary Participation and Right to Withdraw

Your participation in this counselling service is voluntary. You have the right to withdraw at any time without any negative consequences. However, we encourage you to discuss your concerns with the psychologist before making a decision to discontinue.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or require further clarification, you may contact us at:

• Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9019918633

• Email: manasudarshana@manospandana.in

• Website: https://manospandana.in