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Application process - counselling

When a client is applying for assistance towards the on-going costs of counselling, they will need to complete a Disability Certificate - Counselling form and have the relevant sections of the form completed by their registered:

The client will also need to complete an application for Disability Allowance if they are not already receiving this allowance.

If the client requires assistance with additional counselling sessions, after the initial 10 sessions they will need to provide a further Disability Certificate - Counselling form.

Record of Counselling card

A Disability Allowance - Record of Counselling card is also available and should be given to clients when they are granted Disability Allowance for counselling costs.

The Record of Counselling card will help clients to keep a record of the number of counselling sessions they have completed. This will provide a reminder of the need to reapply if they need further counselling sessions.

For more information see:

Counselling
Proof of counselling costs
Additional counselling sessions
Definition of disability
Calculating rate and expiry date - counselling

Legislation

  • Counselling expenses clauses 5C-5D Ministerial Direction - Disability Allowance
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