1.I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the APPOINTMENT I am about to have and that I am in reasonable health and state of mind to participate in such DISCUSSIONS.
I further agree that if at any time, the Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker believes the DISCUSSIONS or TOPICS to be unsafe for MYSELF or the Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker, The Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker reserves the right, at any time to discontinue the APPOINTMENT or reserves the right to change the direction of the APPOINTMENT topic. This ensures the Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker is working within the scope of professional, ethical and legal scope of practice. I am aware the Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker has professional Memberships/Accreditation, please see website for individual Memberships/Accreditation. Our Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker is personally, and as a company, covered with appropriate level of Insurance Certificates relevant to their professions.
2.I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the sanctioning organisation(s), their administrators or Counsellors, Psychotherapist, Support Workers, Mental Health Educators or Support Coordinators for guidance given which may without intent cause an adverse situation, this APPOINTMENT is advice only and I understand I am responsible for my own actions and what I do with that said advice.
3. I understand that whilst information is confidential and bound by the confidentiality laws, I understand that there may be legal requests for my information to be shared and should the Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Social Worker be legally asked to disclose any information they will do so as per the law.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AGE 18 OR OLDER, or if the client is under 18 years old, I with parental knowledge sign and place my signature on this form.
4. I provide my consent for the use of Heidi, an AI-powered note-taking tool, to support and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of session documentation. I understand that this tool maintains strict standards of data privacy and security, including the use of advanced encryption to protect all information recorded.
BY READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS FORM I GIVE MY CONSENT TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM ESPHC. I CONFIRM I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE, AND I, THE ABOVE MENTIONED OR ON BEHALF OF MY CHILD, WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS, EACH OF THE RELEASES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR ANY COST THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM.