Therapeutic Framework

Contact outside the therapy room

The therapeutic relationship is contained within the therapy setting, and clear agreements apply to any accidental or unavoidable contact outside the therapy room, such as meeting in public spaces. Clients have the right to specify their preference, including requesting that the therapist does not acknowledge them in any way, or that a brief, neutral nod may be exchanged. The therapist will never initiate contact outside sessions and will not indicate in any way that they work with the client. If the client chooses to approach the therapist in public, any interaction will remain minimal, professional, and non-disclosing. A complete no-contact agreement outside sessions is fully respected and does not negatively affect the therapeutic relationship. This boundary also applies to birthdays, holidays, and personal occasions; the therapist will not send greetings or acknowledgements, as these are part of personal rather than professional relationships. Clients are welcome to explore their experiences of holidays, celebrations, or significant dates within therapy sessions if they wish.