As of June 2008 we are no longer counselors.

Please note the following:

In the interests of privacy this client does not wish the provider to take or keep notes.  This includes testing materials and any taped sessions. The philosophy of client centered therapy supposes that all of these remain the property of the client.  Dates of service, financial records and minimal identity information will be retained and available upon legitimate, legal request.

The exception to this is where the individual is either Court mandated or where there are legal issues, including the exploitation of minors.

A Release of Information will always be sought if any third party wishes access to any information that the therapist might have. This document is not a Release of Information.

Your email and/or signature indicates that we have discussed the issue of fees, and that you have received and understood the Client Rights, Disclosure Statement, and this statement.  You may also wish to have hard copy of any/all this information.

Client signature (where applicable):                                         date:                   

                                                                                    Signed:                                           Rees           

PART II           

It has been practise policy, to enable complete confidentiality and privacy for the client that no records are kept apart from dates of service and payments. This policy has been in existence since 1987, updated in January 1999, April 2003 and in July 2007.  We conformed to Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Privacy rule compliance from April 14 2003.

I enclose relevant parts of the Release that was available to all clients at the start of therapy 1989 - June 2007..  We emphasize that they should be aware of their rights. 

David and Ann Rees have always been mindful of the client's right to privacy. Our rule is that the client has the right to as much confidentiality as possible.  To this end the Client's Rights confirms that, with a signed Disclosure from the client (provided by us) we do not keep notes or records other than the client’s name, phone number, and financial transactions. This information is available to the individual but not to any other person or agency unless mandated by Law. Any information, exercises or materials have always been considered the property of the client.  

Because of these privacy concerns we do not bill Insurance Companies or Third Parties.  Additionally we do not supply Mental Health Diagnosis and we do not treat mental health conditions.  We stress that we refer to appropriate providers as all times.

As of June 2008 we are no longer counselors.

Please refer to http://www.seernnadivad.net   DRAFT ETHICS