Malpractice insurance for counsellors
We understand that as a trained counsellor, you work in a busy environment delivering a very important service to your clients. Even the most experienced counsellors can find themselves slipping and failing to meet expectations. When you’re looking after others, it's essential to protect yourself with the right malpractice insurance should a negligence claim be made against you.
You can get comprehensive specialist cover at a competitive price in the next few minutes from as little as £1.79 per week (student counsellors can get cover from £1.36 per week).* This includes a professional association discount and a 24-hour legal helpline, as well as no excess on the core therapists insurance.**
Here at Oxygen, we can arrange cover that gives peace of mind for you and your business, including:
- Protection
Our medical malpractice insurance for counsellors protects you so you can focus on supporting your clients. Underwritten by reputable insurer Hiscox, a policy can cover you for legal costs and claims for damages.
- Professional advice and support
Throughout the life of your policy, we'll be on hand to help you with any queries, problems or issues you may have. We're here to support you should you need to make a claim.
- Saving you time
It's quick to get a quote and buy your insurance. Our experienced team is here to give you help and advice should you need it.
Get a quote today
Get a quote in minutes and arrange your malpractice insurance for counsellors online – at a time that suits you. You can also call our team of experts who will offer advice and guidance on protecting your business and arrange your cover over the phone.
We take the time to understand your needs to arrange malpractice insurance that’s right for your business.
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Malpractice insurance for counsellors
With the right malpractice insurance in place, you can focus on, and support your clients – with confidence.
The incidents that can happen and claims made against medical professions are vast, but some of the common claims that the insurance we can arrange, include cover for:
- misdiagnosis
- failure to diagnose
- surgical errors
- incorrect treatment
- prescription errors
- failure to provide a clean environment
- failing to adequately train doctors and other staff.
This list is not exhaustive and full details are available by contacting us.
*How we work out example prices. Customers will pay £93.42 a year for professional indemnity of £1.5m if they are also a member of one of the recognised professional bodies that receive 20% discount from us. £1.79 per week is based on a monthly cost when paying for the policy in one annual payment. Paying monthly is usually more expensive as you'll pay interest. This is the prices from amount as customers have the option of increasing their level of cover and therefore may pay more than this. Students or trainees will pay £70.99 a year for professional indemnity of £1.5m. £1.36 per week is based on a monthly cost when paying for the policy in one annual payment. Paying monthly is usually more expensive as you'll pay interest. This is the prices from amount as customers have the option of increasing their level of cover and therefore may pay more than this. **No excess applies to the core therapists insurance (public liability, professional indemnity, employers liability, directors and officers), however for any additional insurance taken certain excess may apply. Please contact us for details.
