Disclosure and Information for New and Prospective Clients
Non-Licensure Disclosure
I am certified Jungian Analyst, having obtained my diploma at ISAPZURICH, which is accredited by the IAAP (International Association of Analytical Psychology). While my Jungian training gave me an insight into psychiatric symptoms and disorders, it does not provide me with a mental health practitioner license; hence it's important to note that I am not a licensed psychotherapist, mental health counsellor, or clinical psychologist. I accompany individuals in their process of self-discovery and search for meaning. The Jungian psychoanalytic approach differs from psychotherapeutic methods; instead of relying on behavioral or cognitive methods to establish a clinical diagnosis and/or prioritize the alleviation of psychological symptoms, I work with the unconscious via symbols (e.g. based on dreams) to understand the origin of the symptoms and to discover what they can mean for your psychological development.
Client Responsibilities
As a client, you are responsible for your health and well-being, and we must carefully manage your expectations regarding our work. In case of any psychiatric diagnosis, it is important that you inform me about it from the outset, as well as any medications you are prescribed, or are taking, or had taken in the past. If thoughts of self-harm or of suicide emerge, you must notify me about it immediately. My work as a Jungian analyst does not entail providing you with medical advice or clinical diagnoses, as they are beyond my area of expertise. If your condition or needs fall outside this scope, I will suggest seeking assistance from a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist.
Client RightsI adhere to the Ethical Guidelines and Procedures of AGAP (www.agap.info/core-documents). In a professional relationship sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the AGAP Ethics Committee. Information provided by the client during analysis is legally confidential. I cannot be forced to disclose legally confidential information without your consent, with the following exceptions: reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child or elder is being neglected or abused, if you appear to be at serious risk for harming yourself or others, and requirements of certain criminal and legal proceedings. I consistently consult with senior analysts in my field, who are also legally and ethically bound to confidentiality.