ABSTRACT
A written business contract is useful in that many clients are often highly tense or emotional during their initial meeting with their new therapist, and may well forget important information relating to the business contract. Providing a written contract not only minimizes the potential for confusion, but it is also good ethical practice. It is common for clients to feel a little apprehensive about the use of the word ‘contract’ which can give the impression that they are signing a formal legal document. Trainees also need to provide a clear statement regarding using client material in essays and case studies. Therapists in the UK are advised that the keeping of digital voice recordings constitutes an electronic record of the work, and therefore will require the therapist to register with the Information Commissioner's Office. It is a legal requirement for therapists based in Europe to provide clients with a General Data Protection Regulation compliance statement.
