Jen Egan Counselling

CANCELLATION/NO SHOW/DNA POLICY

We understand that paying a cancel fee can be frustrating, and we genuinely dislike having to enforce it.

Our cancellation policy is communicated through various channels, including booking confirmations, appointment reminders, SMS notifications, online bookings, and our website. A friendly reminder, to treat our team with courtesy, politeness and kindness. Verbal abuse or threats regarding the policy may lead to service termination or behaviour being reported.

Our cancellation policy aims to:

  • Minimize disruptions to therapist schedules and prevent loss of therapist time allocated for your session.
  • Ensure that other clients can access therapy without missing out.
  • Prevent income loss: as a private practice, without a cancel fee (for late rescheduling, cancellations, or no-shows), the therapist (an independent contractor) receives no payment.
  • Cover business costs incurred when booking your appointment, such as administrative charges and SMS reminders, which are not recoverable upon cancellation.
  • Decrease the frequency of cancellations, no-shows, and missed appointments. The financial impact of multiple cancellations can be significant
  • Emphasize that you are paying for our time, which is limited each day for patient appointments. Unlike product-based businesses, we cannot make up for lost time.
  • Note that last-minute cancellations are hard to fill, but if we manage to fill your appointment.
  • Short-notice cancellations (including no shows/DNA) are considered less than 2 business days notice from the scheduled appointment time.
  • A fee of $75 applies
  • This fee cannot be reimbursed through Medicare, Workcover, Third Party Funders, or private health funds.
  • The fee will be automatically charged to the nominated debit/credit card on Halaxy. If not available, an invoice will be sent via post/email for payment.
  • Failure to pay the cancellation fee may result in the use of a debit collection service.
Change Modalities – Skip the Cancel:
  • If unable to attend, please contact us to try to organise a more appropriate time for you to avoid cancellation fees.
Business Days:
Business days are Monday to Friday; Saturdays and Sundays are not considered business days for cancellations or no shows.

Cancellation Example: if your Saturday or Monday 6 pm appointment needs to be cancelled, the deadline is 6 pm Thursday before. The cancellation fee is only charged if the appointment cannot be filled.

How to Cancel:
  • Call 0407759384 and leave a message
  • Use our Contact Us form to email us or email us directly.
  • Click the ‘Appointment Link’ in your confirmation emails (expires 48 hours prior to appointment).
  • Reply ‘No’ to your SMS reminder.
  • Email

Jen Egan Counselling

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
Jen Egan Counselling ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a safe and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Information you provide via contact forms
  • Appointment details
  • Any information voluntarily shared during counselling enquiries
Sensitive Information:
As a counselling service, you may choose to share sensitive personal information. This will only be collected with your consent and handled with strict confidentiality.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
  • When you complete a contact or enquiry form
  • When you email or call us
  • When you book an appointment
  • Through website analytics tools (e.g. cookies)
4. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect your information to:
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Provide counselling services
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet legal and professional obligations
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access or disclosure.
This may include:
  • Secure email systems
  • Password-protected systems
  • Secure third-party platforms for bookings or notes
6. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose your information:
  • When required by law
  • If there is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others
  • To trusted service providers (e.g. booking platforms), where necessary
All third parties are expected to handle your data securely.
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections if information is inaccurate or outdated
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: [Insert Email]
Phone: [Insert Phone]

Disclaimer

Website Ethics

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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly
  • Understand how visitors interact with the site
  • Improve performance and usability
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the website (e.g. pages visited, time spent). This information is anonymous and used to improve the site.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences to enhance your experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
  • Google Analytics
  • Website hosting providers
These services may place cookies on your device to provide their functionality.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: [Insert Email]
Phone: [Insert Phone]

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