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 wellbeing.
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