Age:
You must be over 18 years old to undertake Internet counseling.
Representation:
You must represent yourself accurately.
Confidentiality:
Internet counselling like the face-to-face psychotherapy rests on the same principals of confidentiality. All the emails exchanged between the therapist and you stay confidential, unless there is a direct threat to the safety of others or to yourself. If such a case exists then the therapist has the right and obligation to notify the appropriate authorities.
While exchanging information through emails is rather safe, there is always a risk that third parties will see your messages. Other people, like your family members, may have access to your computer files; viruses may increase the risk of exposure. Please take the necessary precautions to ensure the privacy of your emails.
Your Mental Health Condition :
You may not take part in Internet counselling if you suffer from a severe mental illness such as: schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, an eating disorder, personality disorder, major depression, or if you have suicidal thoughts. If you do suffer from such mental disorder or are experiencing such feelings/thoughts, you are advised to conduct face-to-face therapy. If you do not live in Prague, Czech Republic, I strongly encourage you to go to a local psychotherapist and/or a GP in your area. Please reach out for the phone and call your local psychologist or doctor.
No Friends/Family Policy :
In both face-to-face and Internet counselling it is not ethical to provide counselling services to friends or family members. You may not participate in services offered this website if you know the counsellor as a friend, family member, or were acquainted with her through a friend.
Responsibility over your actions:
As with face-to-face therapy, you are responsible for your own actions. Any actions you undertake that you feel are results of the Internet counselling, remain your sole responsibility.
