The Practitioner is bound by the Codes of Ethics and Practice of The Alliance for Complementary Therapists (ACT). A copy of the code of practice and ethics are available on request, or may be viewed on ACT's web site at https://accessact.com/code-of-conduct.
The relationship between the Practitioner and the Client will remain a professional one at all times, the boundaries of which (such as contact outside of our sessions) can be agreed between the parties during the sessions.
A. The Practitioner agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior.
B. The Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the relationship and his/her calls and interactions with the Practitioner. As such, the Client agrees that the Practitioner is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Practitioner.
C. The Client further acknowledges that, with the exception of items 7 and 9 below, he/she may terminate or discontinue the Program at any time without further cost.
D. The Client acknowledges that this is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.
E. The Client understands that in order to enhance the relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and to create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
F. The Client acknowledges that coaching is not therapy and does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.