ONLINE COUNSELLING CONTRACT

About Layla (she/they)

I'm the founder of Spectrum Therapy & Mediation, Multidisciplinary Artist, and former Lawyer. Living
in the UK, the Middle East, and South Asia as well as travelling to over thirty countries has taught me to
understand and acknowledge the social and cultural uniqueness of each person. As a neurodivergent trans
person of colour, I'm familiar with minority stress. I'm committed to providing a non-judgmental and
affirming space for each client to explore their issues at their own pace. I'm based in Pakistan.

Counselling specialization
My main areas of practice are gender, sexuality, complex trauma, minority stress, and neurodivergence
(learning differences). My focus is on understanding and addressing your unique experiences of
marginalization: such as internalized shame, prejudice faced in relationships, experiences of institutional
discrimination, broader society's biases, or a combination of the above (to name a few examples).

Theoretical orientation
Depending on the specific needs of each client, I use one or more of these approaches: humanistic,
psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, social justice, affirmative, mindfulness, and/or neurodivergence
coaching.

Selected qualifications
● Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling, CPPD Counselling School
(UK/Pakistan)
● Mediation Accreditation, ADRODR International (UK/Dubai)
● Mindfulness for Stress, Mindful Hearts / Breathworks (UK/Pakistan)
● NLP Practitioner, Dynamic Communications (Australia/Pakistan)
● Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales (non-practising)
● LLB, London School of Economics and Political Science (UK)

Media coverage
Vice News, Geo News, Dawn News 1, Dawn News 2, Express Tribune, Adal Aur Sehat Project,
Shifaam, Womanistan

Counselling consults
● Consults are 50 minutes weekly (unless fortnightly consults are agreed beforehand) at the same time
and day. Consistency is necessary for effective counselling. Unless agreed otherwise, you must
commit to 6 consults.
● In our first consult, we'll discuss your history and your goals for counselling. From the second to
fifth consults we'll explore the areas in your life which you've chosen to bring to counselling. I'll
support you in making your own decisions and help you better understand yourself and your
situation. In our sixth consult, we'll review and discuss next steps.
● You may end at any time after 6 consults, however ending abruptly can lead to negative outcomes.
You must attend an ending consult so that I can help you process the emotional challenges that often
arise when wanting to stop counselling (such as guilt, anger, regret, or sadness).
● If you face a crisis, you may request an emergency consult.

Rescheduling and No-Shows

I require 48 hours' notice to reschedule; otherwise I'll charge you the full fee. If you're 20 minutes late
to a consult, I'll consider it a no-show and charge you the full fee. If you miss two consecutive consults
without 48 hours' notice, I may give your time slot to someone else. If I'm unable to see you due to illness
or emergency, I'll give you as much notice as possible and offer you an alternate time if I can.

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Confidentiality
Our conversations are confidential. I'll only break confidentiality:
○ If I determine that you or someone else is at immediate risk of serious harm;
○ If I'm required to by law; or
○ For conversations with my UK-based clinical supervisor, which are also confidential.
I'll discuss any breaking of confidentiality with you first, if possible.

Ethical considerations
● I reject 'reparative' or 'conversion' therapy that seeks to change a person's sexuality, gender identity,
or gender expression. It's harmful and not supported by evidence.
● I reject Applied Behaviour Analysis, which seeks to modify the natural behaviour of autistic people.
It deprives autistic people of self-regulation tools.
● I won't provide you services other than counselling. If you wish to attend a training I facilitate, please
discuss it during a consult beforehand.
● If you're under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol during the consult, I won't see you as
counselling would be ineffective. Please refrain from smoking or vaping during consults.
● This contract is governed by Pakistani law, with the courts of Karachi having exclusive jurisdiction.

Contact outside consults

● I won't acknowledge you in public unless you do. I won't say I'm your counsellor unless you do.
● I aim to respond to non-urgent messages within 5-7 working days.
● If you call me, I'll answer only if I can. If I answer, we'll only speak for 2-3 minutes.
● I won't accept friend/follow requests on my private social media accounts.
● You're welcome to follow my public social media accounts, however, I won't interact with you.

Consult Fee - Clients living outside South Asia

45/- British Pounds per consult. My fee reflects the value of my services and is non-negotiable. I'll
inform you in advance of any increase.

Consult Fee - Clients living within South Asia

A subsidised fee of Rs 5,500/- per consult. I also require advance payment of the final consult's fee. I'll
inform you in advance of any increase.

Payment
Please transfer the consult fee 24 hours in advance to:
Samba Bank Limited, S N Afsar, Account No: 2000714677
IBAN: PK53 SAMB 0000 0020 0071 4677

IF YOU AGREE TO THIS CONTRACT, PLEASE PROVIDE:

1. NAME Fey
2. AGE 22
3. EMAIL ADDRESS m.faraz1@lse.ac.uk
4. SCREENSHOT OF PAYMENT CONFIRMATION OF RS 11,000/-
(CLIENTS WITHIN SOUTH ASIA ONLY)

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