Client Coaching Agreement

Date: 

Between:

• Coach: Alison Blackler (trading as 2minds) 
• Client: 

1. Purpose of Coaching:

The purpose of this coaching relationship is to partner with the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaching is designed to facilitate the Client's self-discovery, goal setting, and action planning.  

2. Nature of Coaching:

• Coaching is a professional partnership between the Coach and the Client.
• Coaching is not therapy, counselling, or consulting. The Coach will not provide advice in these areas. If the Client feels the need for such services, the Coach may recommend appropriate professionals.
• The Client is responsible for their own decisions and actions taken as a result of the coaching process.
• The Coach will provide support and guidance based on their professional expertise and training.

3. Coaching Sessions:

• Initial Chemistry Session: The initial chemistry session conducted on [Date of Chemistry Session] was provided free of charge.
• Subsequent Sessions: All coaching sessions following the initial chemistry session will be chargeable.
• Session Duration: Each coaching session will typically last for 60 minutes. The duration may be adjusted by mutual agreement.
• Session Frequency: Coaching sessions will be held bi-weekly or monthly as agreed.
• Session Method: Coaching sessions will be conducted via Zoom/Teams or in-person as agreed.
• Scheduling: Sessions will be scheduled by mutual agreement. The Client is responsible for providing reasonable notice, 24 hours if they need to reschedule a session. Late cancellations or missed sessions without adequate notice may be subject to the full session fee.
• Process for Reviewing Progress: Progress and the effectiveness of the coaching relationship will be reviewed.

4. Client Responsibilities:

• The Client agrees to actively participate in the coaching process.
• The Client agrees to be open and honest in their communication with the Coach.
• The Client agrees to take responsibility for their progress and actions.
• The Client agrees to complete any agreed-upon tasks or exercises between sessions.
• The Client agrees to provide timely payment for coaching services as outlined in this agreement.

5. Coach Responsibilities:

• The Coach agrees to provide coaching services with professional skill and care.
• The Coach agrees to maintain confidentiality of all information shared by the Client, except where legally required.
• The Coach agrees to be present and attentive during coaching sessions.
• The Coach agrees to support the Client in their goal-setting and action-planning process.
• The Coach reserves the right to terminate the coaching relationship if they believe it is no longer beneficial for the Client or if the terms of this agreement are not being met.
• The Coach will adhere to ethical guidelines by the BACP as a member.

6. Confidentiality:

All information shared by the Client with the Coach during coaching sessions will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party without the Client's explicit written consent, except where legally required (e.g., by court order or if there is a risk of harm to self or others).

7. Payment Terms:

• Payment Prior to Session: Payment for each individual coaching session is required prior to the commencement of that session.
• Payment Methods: Payment can be made via online payment platform provided.
• Programme Payment Plans: For agreed coaching programmes consisting of multiple sessions, a payment plan may be discussed and agreed upon at the outset. The terms of any payment plan will be documented separately.
• Late Payment (for Programmes): For clients on a payment plan, failure to adhere to the agreed payment schedule may result in the suspension of coaching services.

8. Term and Termination:

• This agreement will commence on the date signed by both parties and will continue until the coaching relationship is concluded by either party or
• Either party may terminate this agreement with one week's written notice.
• The Coach may terminate this agreement immediately if the Client breaches any term of this agreement, including failure to make timely payments.
• Upon termination, any outstanding fees will become immediately due and payable.

9. Governing Law:

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.  

10. Entire Agreement:

While the Coach will support the Client in achieving their goals, the Client acknowledges that the success of the coaching process depends largely on the Client's own commitment and effort, and specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Coach and the Client and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, or understandings, whether oral or written.  

11. Amendments:

Any amendments to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both the Coach and the Client.

Signatures:

Coach: _______________________________ (Alison Blackler)

Client: _______________________________ 

Date: _______________________________