Resources
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors: www.bc-counsellors.org
"The B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors was incorporated in 1988 with the principal goal of regulating the professional practice of clinical counsellors (see below) in the province of British Columbia. Members of the Association must meet rigorous academic training (Masters-level equivalency), clinical experience and supervision requirements as part of BC Association of Clinical Counsellor's entry criteria. Prospective members are also reviewed through a criminal record check and must submit references from recognized mental health practitioners. BCACC permits members to identify themselves as "Registered Clinical Counsellors" (R.C.C.) and holds them accountable to the Association and to the public through our Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Clinical Practice and its complaints, investigation and discipline procedures." From the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors website
"The B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors was incorporated in 1988 with the principal goal of regulating the professional practice of clinical counsellors (see below) in the province of British Columbia. Members of the Association must meet rigorous academic training (Masters-level equivalency), clinical experience and supervision requirements as part of BC Association of Clinical Counsellor's entry criteria. Prospective members are also reviewed through a criminal record check and must submit references from recognized mental health practitioners. BCACC permits members to identify themselves as "Registered Clinical Counsellors" (R.C.C.) and holds them accountable to the Association and to the public through our Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Clinical Practice and its complaints, investigation and discipline procedures." From the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors website
Client Support
Your Rights As a Client
Confidentiality
All information between therapist and client is strictly confidential unless:
1) you authorize me to release information. 2) I am ordered by a court to release information; 3) you present a physical danger to yourself or others; 4) child or elder abuse is suspected.
In these latter two cases, I am required by law to inform potential victims and/or legal authorities so that protective measures can be taken.
From time to time, I may periodically discuss your situation with another therapist for the purpose of review or consultation. Such consultations are always on an anonymous basis; you will not be identified by name.
Training & Experience
You have the right to request and receive full information about my professional capabilities, including licensure, education, training, experience, professional association & membership, specialization, and limitations.
Participation
You have the right and responsibility to participate in deciding the appropriateness of any particular way of working with you in order that you may further your own goals and growth. This includes the right to ask questions about your therapy and the right to withhold any information you choose not to reveal.
Confidentiality
All information between therapist and client is strictly confidential unless:
1) you authorize me to release information. 2) I am ordered by a court to release information; 3) you present a physical danger to yourself or others; 4) child or elder abuse is suspected.
In these latter two cases, I am required by law to inform potential victims and/or legal authorities so that protective measures can be taken.
From time to time, I may periodically discuss your situation with another therapist for the purpose of review or consultation. Such consultations are always on an anonymous basis; you will not be identified by name.
Training & Experience
You have the right to request and receive full information about my professional capabilities, including licensure, education, training, experience, professional association & membership, specialization, and limitations.
Participation
You have the right and responsibility to participate in deciding the appropriateness of any particular way of working with you in order that you may further your own goals and growth. This includes the right to ask questions about your therapy and the right to withhold any information you choose not to reveal.