Consent to Psychotherapy Services

Welcome to Fil Good Therapy. This document provides important information about psychotherapy services offered by Ojasvi Bhardwaj, Registered Psychotherapist (RP). It outlines the nature of therapy, confidentiality, policies, and your rights as a client so that you may make an informed decision about participating in psychotherapy.

Please read this document carefully and feel free to ask any questions before or during the course of therapy.

Ojasvi Bhardwaj is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Her qualifications include:

• Master of Applied Science in Couples and Family Therapy — McGill University
• Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

For more information about professional standards or to verify registration, please visit: www.crpo.ca

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that involves discussing thoughts, emotions, experiences, and patterns in order to promote emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Therapy may help individuals:

• develop coping strategies
• increase self-awareness
• improve relationships
• process difficult experiences
• build resilience and emotional regulation

Psychotherapy is an active process that requires participation and openness. While many people benefit from therapy, no specific outcomes can be guaranteed, and progress may occur gradually.

Participation in psychotherapy is voluntary.

Clients have the right to:

• ask questions at any time
• decline to answer questions
• withdraw from therapy at any time

If therapy is discontinued, your therapist will make reasonable efforts to provide referrals to alternative services when appropriate.

Fil Good Therapy offers the following services:

• Individual Psychotherapy
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Virtual (online) Psychotherapy

Sessions are typically 50 minutes in duration unless otherwise agreed.

Your privacy is important. Personal information shared during therapy is kept confidential in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and professional standards.

Confidentiality may be limited in the following circumstances:

• risk of serious harm to yourself or another person
• suspected abuse or neglect of a child
• disclosure required by court order or law
• mandatory reporting obligations

Therapists may also seek supervision or professional consultation for quality care while minimizing identifying information whenever possible.

In couples or family therapy, the therapist works with multiple individuals simultaneously.

Because therapy involves more than one participant:

• confidentiality between participants cannot be guaranteed
• information shared individually may need to be addressed in joint sessions if it affects the therapeutic process

Some services may be provided through secure online platforms. Please note:

• electronic communication carries some privacy risks
• clients should participate from a private and secure location
• sessions may not be recorded without written consent

Your therapist will determine whether virtual therapy is appropriate for your needs.

Email and messaging may be used for administrative purposes such as scheduling appointments, sharing resources, or billing.

Email is not considered a secure form of communication and should not be used for urgent or sensitive therapeutic matters.

Session fees (unless otherwise agreed):

Payment is due at the time of the session. Receipts will be provided for insurance reimbursement purposes.

Fil Good Therapy does not bill insurance companies directly. Clients are responsible for verifying coverage with their provider.

Clients are asked to provide at least 48 hours notice if they need to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Late cancellations or missed appointments may be subject to the full session fee except in cases of emergency or extenuating circumstances.

Clinical records are maintained in secure, password-protected systems in accordance with PHIPA and CRPO regulations.

Records are retained for 10 years following the last session, or longer if required by law.

Clients may request access to their records. Administrative fees may apply for record preparation or copies.

To maintain ethical therapeutic boundaries:

• therapists do not engage in personal or social relationships with clients
• social media requests from clients are declined
• therapy sessions may not be recorded without consent

Clients are encouraged to discuss any concerns directly with their therapist.

If concerns cannot be resolved, clients may contact the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO):