Practice-Informed Resources for Clarity, Confidence & Professional Consistency
Establishing a private practice involves far more than conducting therapy sessions. Therapists must navigate service agreements, intake processes, clinical documentation, professional boundaries, cancellations, safeguarding considerations, and complex client presentations, often without immediate collegial support.
This resource package brings together practical guidance and professionally structured templates designed to support therapists in developing clarity, consistency, and ethical confidence within private practice work.
The materials reflect real-world clinical realities rather than theoretical ideals and are intended to reduce uncertainty while strengthening professional structure.
What This Resource Supports
Included in This Resource Package
Professional Guidance Document
✔ Eight-page guidance document
Practice-informed considerations for ethical, professional, and sustainable private practice work.
Client Agreements & Intake Templates
✔ Adult Service Agreement
✔ Couples Service Agreement
✔ Teen Service Agreement
✔ Adult Intake Assessment
✔ Couples Intake Assessment
✔ Teen Intake Assessment
✔ Children’s First Statement Template
Practice Structure & Policy Coverage
The included service agreements and templates are designed to support transparency, clarity, and professional consistency. They address core areas commonly required in private practice, including:
These documents aim to reduce ambiguity, support informed consent, and establish clear professional expectations from the outset of therapy.
Clinical Notes Samples (PIP Format)
✔ Standard Session Notes Example
✔ Crisis Intervention Session Example
✔ Sexual Abuse / Sexual Assault Disclosure Example
Designed to support concise, factual, and ethically mindful documentation practices.
Website Policy Templates (Editable)
✔ Privacy Statement
✔ Cookies Policy
✔ Terms of Service
Suitable for adaptation within your own private practice website.
Legal & Data Protection Considerations
These documents have been developed with awareness of professional practice standards, ethical responsibilities, and data protection principles relevant to private practice in Ireland, including GDPR considerations.
They are intended to provide a strong structural and ethical foundation for therapists operating within Irish practice contexts. In many cases, the templates can also be adapted for use in other jurisdictions, though minor adjustments may be required to reflect local legislation, professional body requirements, or individual business arrangements.
Practitioners remain responsible for ensuring that all documentation and policies align with their governing body, legal obligations, and data protection responsibilities.
Who This Resource Is For
This package is particularly suited to:
Format & Access
Professional Responsibility Notice
These materials provide general professional guidance and templates intended for educational and organisational support. They do not replace clinical supervision, legal advice, or professional training.
Practitioners remain responsible for exercising their own professional judgement and ensuring compliance with their governing body, legal obligations, and relevant legislation.
About the Author
Anita Lynch is a psychotherapist and Clinical Director with over ten years of clinical experience. Her work has included private practice, research publication, teaching, and the development of therapeutic services. She is the founder of The Misneach Centre in Ireland.
Investment
€149
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