First of all, a document be sent to you and you will have to forward it to your coach/counsellor via email (same email as use Informed consent, this is in place to agree how we will work together, do's and dont's, The Counsellor/Coach will make notes. They are to help us solidify memories of important details, themes to come back to, or noteworthy elements of the therapy/coaching process. These small bits of information help us remember where we left off when we meet again and track progress. The insurance company requires us to keep notes for legal reasons; they are strictly confidential, however if counsellor/coach believe that you are in immediate danger they have duty of care to report danger to appropriate authorities.

We can ask to Record session to review the work with clinical supervisors and meet requirements for evidence-based treatment practices. Such recordings are obtained with clients consent, securely stored and destroyed after use.

Is the session Confidential? In almost every instance, it is absolutely confidential. Coach/therapist is required to maintain confidentiality about everything said in sessions between the two of you, just like a doctor is required to keep your records private.

There are few reasons why we need to keep eye contact. Your therapist/coach wants to watch your body language. The type of body language may vary. During the first session, your counsellor/coach is looking to see how well you make eye contact, whether you appear nervous, and how you respond to uncomfortable questions.