COVID-19 Safety Protocols
We are now providing both on-line and in-person therapy, however, clients wishing to attend for in-person therapy are asked to observe the HSE Stay Safe Protect protocols here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/stay-safe-protect.pdf and take note of our COVID-19 Safety Protocols detailed below:
- You should not attend in-person therapy if you have developed even mild symptoms or have been diagnosed with COVID-19; you had first-hand contact with an individual who is diagnosed with, or has even mild symptoms of COVID-19, or you have been advised to self-isolate Please self-monitor for Covid-19 and DO NOT ATTEND IN-PERSON THERAPY if you are showing any symptoms. Please familiarise yourself with the signs and symptoms of Covid-19 here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/stay-safe-protect.pdf
- If at any time you become unwell or are undergoing testing, or come into contact with someone believed to have COVID-19 you must let me know. You will be offered the option to continue your therapy online until the situation is resolved
- You are asked to arrive at the building at your appointment time as the waiting area cannot accommodate social distancing. When you enter the building, we recommend that you wear a face mask on the stairs and hallway and come straight up to the room
- While the toilets remain available it is recommended to avoid using them as they are in the general area. If you do use the facilities please apply precautionary hygiene protocols
- Close contact will be minimised as much as possible. A distance of approximately two metres will be maintained in the therapy room
- I will leave the door of the therapy room open for you and will not be able to offer a handshake due to social distancing requirements. On conclusion of the session you are invited to let yourself out the door so that social distancing can be maintained
- Hand sanitizer is provided which you are asked to use both before and after the session
- You are asked to observe respiratory hygiene as advised by the HSE https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/protect-yourself-and-others.html
- All contact areas will be cleaned before and after each session
- Payment is made at the end of the session either by placing cash on the table or by electronic transfer