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Legal & Professional Framework 

Introduction

This page has been created to provide clients and collaborators with a clear and comprehensive overview of the legal, ethical, and professional framework within which I practise psychological counselling in London.

At Pro Comfort Counselling, I believe in complete transparency and in upholding the highest standards of professional practice. The counselling services I provide are lawful, fully insured, compliant with UK regulations, and grounded in academic training, professional qualifications, and continuous development.

The purpose of this page is to answer essential questions regarding:

  • the legality and professional recognition of the services,

  • my academic background and competences as a psychological counsellor,

  • the ethical and professional standards I follow (BPS, HCPC, BACP),

  • the safeguards and protections available to every client.

Legal Basis of the Services

Official Registration

Pro Comfort Counselling is registered in the United Kingdom as a Sole Trader, under a UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) issued by HMRC (His Majesty's Revenue & Customs).
This registration ensures recognition as a lawful business, with clear tax obligations and compliance with UK commercial regulations.
🔗 HMRC – Set up as a sole trader

Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance

All services are covered by a Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance policy, provided through Oxygen Insurance / Marsh Ltd. This insurance:

Relevant UK Legislation

The practice operates in full compliance with key regulations governing psychological counselling services in the UK, including:

Professional Titles and Legal Protection

In the United Kingdom, certain titles are legally protected and may only be used by practitioners registered with specific professional bodies:

  • Chartered Psychologist – protected by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

  • Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist – protected by the HCPC.

  • Psychotherapist – regulated by relevant professional organisations.
    🔗 HCPC – Protected titles
    🔗 BPS – Membership grades

At Pro Comfort Counselling, I lawfully and transparently use the title Psychological Counsellor, without claiming any legally protected designation. My practice is based on academic training, professional experience, and strict adherence to international ethical codes, without misleading clients.

Professional Boundaries

  • I do not provide medical diagnoses.

  • I do not prescribe medication.

  • I do not claim HCPC protected titles.

ℹ️ Informative note: Professional bodies (such as BPS, HCPC, and others) display in their public registers only fully accredited practitioners. Members who are still undergoing validation or registration are not listed. In such cases, proof of active membership or ongoing registration can be provided upon request.

Education & Qualifications

Main Academic Studies

  • BSc in Psychology – Petre Andrei University, Iași – recognised by UK ENIC (NARIC) as Level 6 (Bachelor equivalent).

  • MSc in Family and Couple Psychotherapy & Clinical Practice Evaluation – Petre Andrei University, Iași – recognised by UK ENIC (NARIC) as Level 7 (Master's equivalent).

  • Teacher Training Module II – completed, enabling teaching at all educational levels.

  • Definitive Qualification in School Counselling (Romania) – professional qualification as teacher–counsellor psychologist.

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS – UK) – official recognition within the British education system.

Affiliation & Professional Status

  • Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS, GBC) – ID 524949 (since 2020).

  • Professional affiliation under validation at the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

I have completed multiple professional courses and certifications in the UK and internationally, including:

  • Safeguarding & Child Protection (Levels 1–3+, Designated Safeguarding Lead),

  • GDPR & Data Protection (UK GDPR 2018 compliance),

  • Clinical and mental health training: anxiety treatment, bipolar disorders, psychopharmacology,

  • Personality assessment – from normality to pathology (Psihoprofile, 2025).

Ethics & Professional Codes

The counselling and psychological support practices at Pro Comfort Counselling are guided by the highest ethical and professional standards.

📌 I follow these codes and frameworks:

By applying these standards, I commit to:

  • respecting the rights and dignity of every client,

  • ensuring confidentiality and data protection,

  • acting within the boundaries of my professional competence,

  • maintaining a transparent and responsible practice.

This ethical foundation is the cornerstone of my work and the guarantee that services respect international standards of good practice.

Detailed Academic Curriculum

My university studies (BSc and MSc) included both theoretical and applied training across diverse areas of psychology:

🔹 Fundamental Psychology & Core Sciences

  • General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology,

  • Neuropsychology and Cognitive Psychology,

  • Psychopathology and Biological Bases of Behaviour,

  • Research Methods and Applied Statistics.

🔹 Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • Individual and group counselling techniques,

  • Integrative psychotherapy: elements of CBT, Gestalt, Humanistic (Rogers), and Psychodynamic approaches,

  • Family and Couple Therapy: systemic approaches, intervention strategies, and family dynamics assessment,

  • Educational and vocational counselling, career guidance.

🔹 Psychological Assessment & Clinical Evaluation

  • Personality assessment using standardised questionnaires and projective tests,

  • Intelligence, cognitive, and adaptive functioning assessments,

  • Clinical diagnosis in mental health and psychopathology,

  • Psychological reports and integration of data into intervention plans.

🔹 Child & Adolescent Psychology

  • Cognitive, emotional, and social development,

  • Learning difficulties and behavioural disorders,

  • Counselling and support during educational transitions,

  • Interventions in bullying, school anxiety, and adaptation.

🔹 Applied Psychology & Related Fields

  • Organisational, Work, and Transport Psychology,

  • Social Psychology and Group Dynamics,

  • Forensic Psychology and Criminology,

  • Health Psychology and lifestyle/coping interventions.

🔹 Ethics & Psychology Legislation

  • Ethical and deontological norms in psychological practice,

  • Client rights and principles of informed consent,

  • Social and professional responsibility of the psychologist.

Practice & Application

My academic training combined theoretical learning with practical placements and case reports, strengthening skills in counselling, psychological evaluation, and critical analysis of interventions.

Research & Methodology

My studies included advanced research training, applied statistics, and the completion of major academic works (Bachelor's thesis and Master's dissertation). This provided the ability to integrate practice with evidence-based psychology.

Interdisciplinary Integration

The curriculum followed an interdisciplinary approach, including education, health, justice, and applied psychology, preparing me to work with a variety of cases and contexts.

International Recognition

  • Officially recognised in the UK,

  • Equivalent to Bachelor + Master level,

  • Compatible with the HCPC registration process.

Accessibility & Discounts

At Pro Comfort Counselling, I believe that every person has the right to access psychological support, regardless of their financial circumstances. To support clients who may be experiencing difficulties, I have introduced a transparent discount policy:

🔹 Available Discounts

  • 50% discount – for unemployed individuals, those without a stable monthly income, or those who have recently lost employment (within the last 3 months). Proof is required (e.g. unemployment confirmation letter, official statement).

  • 40% discount – for individuals receiving social benefits. This applies only to individual sessions and requires supporting documentation (e.g. official letter, DWP confirmation).

  • 30% discount – for students, with valid proof (student ID card or official confirmation). This applies to both individual and group sessions (if organised).

🔹 General Conditions

  • Discounts apply only upon client request, discussed at the first session or submitted in writing.

  • Official confirmation of the discount will be issued by Pro Comfort Counselling in the form of an additional consent note.

  • The number of discounted sessions may be limited depending on monthly availability.

  • Discounts are not cumulative (only one category applies at a time).

  • Pro Comfort Counselling reserves the right to review or withdraw discounts depending on the client's financial circumstances.

🔹 Accessibility & Ethics

This policy reflects my commitment to providing affordable and inclusive counselling services while maintaining the quality and professionalism of the therapeutic process. Clients are encouraged to openly discuss any financial difficulties, so that we can work together to identify the most appropriate solution.

Final Statement

This page represents my professional commitment to clients, colleagues, and regulatory authorities: the services provided by Pro Comfort Counselling are lawful, ethical, fully insured, and grounded in solid academic training.

I maintain full transparency regarding both my competences and my professional boundaries, so that every client can make an informed and safe decision when choosing counselling support.

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