Professional Registration & Ethics
1. Scope of Practice
Astramía Counselling provides non-clinical, psychosocial counselling and emotional support.
The work offered is preventive and supportive in nature and does not replace medical, psychiatric, or clinical psychological care.
The practice operates within a clearly defined psychosocial scope and:
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does not diagnose mental health disorders
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does not provide medical or psychiatric treatment
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does not offer crisis intervention or emergency care
When a client’s needs exceed the psychosocial scope of practice, appropriate referral to a GP or specialist mental health services is supported.
2. Professional Registration
This practice is registered with Collectief Alternatieve Therapeuten (CAT), a recognised Dutch professional organisation for alternative and complementary therapists.
3. Complaints & Dispute Resolution (Wkkgz)
As a CAT-registered practitioner, this practice falls under the GAT-Wkkgz complaints and disciplinary procedure via the Alternative Therapists Disputes Authority (GAT).
4. Professional Ethics
The practice is guided by recognised professional and ethical principles, including:
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respect for client autonomy and informed consent
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confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and professional standards
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clear boundaries and transparency about scope and limitations
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non-discrimination and cultural sensitivity
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referral responsibility when indicated
Professional conduct is grounded in care, responsibility, and respect for the client’s well-being.
5. Confidentiality
All information shared during sessions is treated as confidential, except where disclosure is required by law or professional duty, including:
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situations involving serious risk of harm to the client or others
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legal obligations, such as child protection requirements
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written consent provided by the client