Terms & Conditions

Welcome to CoP Samreboi Counseling team, where we seek to offer Biblically based, Christ-centered, pastoral counseling, while addressing many common issues of life. Counselors consist of ordained ministers with formal counseling training (pastoral counselors).

Our goal is to help co-create solutions for personal change by utilizing helping skills, prayer, Scripture, and spiritual/Biblical principles. Together, we desire to grow and mature in the imitation of the Christ (Eph. 5:1).

The CoP Samreboi counselors do not possess professional licenses or certifications issued by the Ghana Government for the practice of professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work specialties.  Referral options to outside professional licensed providers are available upon request and given when care/counseling issues are beyond the comfort and or ability level of The CoP Samreboi counselors.

This ministry does not claim to meet any counseling requirements for court/probation/parole-mandated counseling. We do not render any financial, legal, or medical opinions and or advice.


Limitations of Confidentiality:
It is understood (and agreed) that all statements, whether written or verbal, with your CoP Samreboi counselor, is of a confidential nature and ethically cannot be disclosed, without written consent; however, the following exceptions may result in confidentiality being waived per local,  constitution:

  1. Suspicion of child/elder abuse— we reserve the right and/or may be mandated by law to report child abuse or suspicion of child/elder abuse of any type to the proper authorities and/or the right to cause a report of child/elder abuse to occur.
  2. Threats of harm to self or others— we reserve the right and/or may be mandated by law to disclose the appropriate person, agency, or civil authorities any threats of harm that a person may attempt or desire to do to one’s self or to others.
  3. Necessity of supervision— to ensure the highest quality counseling process, as a rule, your pastoral counselor will consult with their counseling supervisor regarding your sessions.  
  4. Necessity of consultation—we reserve the right to consult with other counseling professionals or appropriate church ministry staff members regarding your sessions. This consultation will be held in the same level of confidence as your sessions.

Resolution of Disagreements: If a dispute should arise between the person receiving care and the counselor (and/or the church) regarding the counselor’s advice or conduct, one should bring this dispute to the attention of The CoP Samreboi leadership (District Pastor or Committee Members ). If the dispute cannot be resolved at this level, all parties agree to resolve such disputes by submitting to The CoP Samreboi Elders for full and final resolution and conciliation

Waiver of Liability: In consideration for receiving any form of counseling from the CoP Samreboi, the person receiving the counseling agrees to release and waive any and all claims of any kind against the counselor, the staff or the Church, which may arise from, result out of, or be related to, conduct or advice given.

Counseling Files: All counseling files and their contents belong to the Pastoral Care Ministry.

Availability: Our ministry at times, carries an extensive waiting list. Members of The CoP Samreboi are given priority on our waiting list. We will gladly see non-members if our schedule allows. If our waiting list is prohibitive, we will offer outside referral options. Our ministry is available on an appointment basis.

Session Duration: Length of Counseling may extend up to four sessions. Extending beyond four sessions will require the counselor’s recommendation and supervisor’s approval. A typical session is 60-90 minutes.

Cancellations or Reschedules: We carry an extensive waiting list, therefore if you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance. This allows us to reschedule others who are on our waiting list. Repeated 4 failure to keep appointments (2 cancellations or no-shows) or give proper notice of cancellation will result in termination of sessions.

Homework: Be advised that your  counselor will likely assign homework. Homework is a vital part of the change process; therefore, completion of the homework assignments before your next session is expected.

What is expected of you?  We ask you to approach the counseling process as an opportunity for personal change and spiritual growth.  We ask that you refrain from the temptation of focusing on others, and instead ask you to focus on what changes God desires to make in your life.