What to Expect

Rights & Responsibilities
Understanding your rights as a client and our shared responsibilities ensures a healthy therapeutic relationship.
Your Rights

Confidentiality: Everything shared in therapy is kept confidential. Confidentiality may be breached only if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, in line with safety and legal protocols. Therapists also participate in professional supervision, where aspects of the therapy process may be discussed to support quality of care while maintaining confidentiality.

Respect & Dignity: You will be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times, regardless of background, identity, beliefs, or experiences, in alignment with Trauma Release & Wellness Centre’s trauma-informed values.

Your Responsibilities

Active Participation: You are encouraged to engage openly and honestly in therapy and to share any concerns, difficulties, or feedback that arise during the process.

Commitment to the Process: Attending sessions consistently supports therapeutic progress. Sessions are pre-booked, and the same weekly slot is reserved unless you request a change. If a slot remains inactive for two consecutive weeks, it may be released to support other clients.

Our Counselling Agreement
Our counselling agreement is designed to create a safe, transparent, and respectful therapeutic relationship. It outlines how we work together and what you can expect from therapy at Trauma Release & Wellness Centre.
Our Commitment to You

Confidentiality:
Everything shared in therapy is kept confidential. Confidentiality may be breached only if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, in line with legal and safety obligations. Therapists also participate in professional supervision to support treatment quality while maintaining confidentiality.

Session Structure

Session Length:
Sessions are typically 50–60 minutes in duration.

Frequency:
Sessions are usually held weekly or bi-weekly, depending on therapeutic needs and capacity.

Boundaries & Safety

Professional Boundaries:
Therapists maintain clear professional boundaries. Dual relationships and social interactions outside therapy (including social media connections) are not part of the therapeutic relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “trauma-informed” mean at Trauma Release & Wellness Centre?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

What happens in the first therapy session?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

What if I feel nervous, unsure, or don’t know what to say?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

How long does therapy usually last?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

Is therapy confidential?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.

What is your affiliation with Arizona Trauma Institute (ATI)?

Being trauma-informed means we understand how trauma impacts the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and behaviour. Our work prioritises safety, choice, collaboration, and pacing. Therapy is never rushed or forced, and you remain in control of what is explored and when.