Confidentiality
Whatever you write or talk about within any Counselling, Psychotherapy & CBT session is confidential between you and your therapist; however there are exceptions to this:
1/ If you were to disclose harm to self or others
When considering safeguarding measures if you were to mention that you were planning to hurt yourself or others, the therapist would firstly raise her concerns with you and then the therapist may need to encourage you to seek help from another professional for example your doctor. If you were not willing to do this and the therapist felt you were at immediate risk to yourself or others then the therapist may have to seek help on your behalf from the necessary emergency services. In addition to this the therapist would also consult with her supervisor.
Please note that the therapist requires GP details before contracting with new clients. A client's GP will only be contacted regarding the above. In addition to this the therapist will need to seek verification of identity in some situations
2/ If you were to disclose criminal activity
Criminal activity is a Police matter and so may result in disclosure both to them and to the therapist’s supervisor.
3/ If the therapist is required by law to break confidentiality
There is certain legislation which favours disclosure, for example regarding drug trafficking, terrorism and money laundering. If you were to mention during any Counselling or Psychotherapy sessions about involvement in such criminal activity then the therapist would have to immediately consult with her supervisor and to the necessary authorities with regards to this matter.
4/ Therapist’s supervision
As part of continuing professional development the therapist has regular supervision like most therapists’ do in line with the ethical considerations and requirements of the profession. When the therapist talks about clients during supervision she only uses client numbers/first names, this is done in such a way that they are not identifiable – the purpose of supervision is mainly to cover the therapist’s process, finding new ways forward to support clients and the therapist, ethical considerations and/ or safeguarding.
Data Protection & Privacy
The therapist collects information about you when you book an appointment for therapeutic treatment; visit the practice for treatment, whether contact is face to face, online, on paper, by email or over the phone. The information you give to the therapist may include your name, address, email address, phone number, relevant history which may include medical background, payment and transaction history and IP address.
This service has rigorous data protection and security in place to store and prevent unauthorised access. This service will not share your information with any third party (excluding the therapist's supervisor, please see above regarding confidentiality and supervision) without your concept unless in cases of immediate risk of substantial harm to self or others, or under legal requirement e.g. terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering or via court order for disclosure. Your records and financial transactions are kept securely for seven years after which are destroyed in a confidential manner.
Third Party
Due to confidentiality once the therapist has contracted with a client or couple clients the therapist is unable to open a dialogue with a third party regarding the client/couple without firstly informing their client/s and seeking their consent. Therefore the therapist is unable to talk with a third party in person or through other communication regarding the client. If a third party makes contact with the therapist then their client will be notified immediately. Opening up a dialogue with a third party without a client's consent will only happen if there is an immediate risk to the client, therapist or other.
Harassment
Harassment of any kind whether from a client, couple clients or by third party will not be tolerated and will result in firstly contacting a supervisor and then if necessary will be reported to the Police. All incidents will be logged and recorded and may result in the perpetrator/s being prosecuted
1/ If you were to disclose harm to self or others
When considering safeguarding measures if you were to mention that you were planning to hurt yourself or others, the therapist would firstly raise her concerns with you and then the therapist may need to encourage you to seek help from another professional for example your doctor. If you were not willing to do this and the therapist felt you were at immediate risk to yourself or others then the therapist may have to seek help on your behalf from the necessary emergency services. In addition to this the therapist would also consult with her supervisor.
Please note that the therapist requires GP details before contracting with new clients. A client's GP will only be contacted regarding the above. In addition to this the therapist will need to seek verification of identity in some situations
2/ If you were to disclose criminal activity
Criminal activity is a Police matter and so may result in disclosure both to them and to the therapist’s supervisor.
3/ If the therapist is required by law to break confidentiality
There is certain legislation which favours disclosure, for example regarding drug trafficking, terrorism and money laundering. If you were to mention during any Counselling or Psychotherapy sessions about involvement in such criminal activity then the therapist would have to immediately consult with her supervisor and to the necessary authorities with regards to this matter.
4/ Therapist’s supervision
As part of continuing professional development the therapist has regular supervision like most therapists’ do in line with the ethical considerations and requirements of the profession. When the therapist talks about clients during supervision she only uses client numbers/first names, this is done in such a way that they are not identifiable – the purpose of supervision is mainly to cover the therapist’s process, finding new ways forward to support clients and the therapist, ethical considerations and/ or safeguarding.
Data Protection & Privacy
The therapist collects information about you when you book an appointment for therapeutic treatment; visit the practice for treatment, whether contact is face to face, online, on paper, by email or over the phone. The information you give to the therapist may include your name, address, email address, phone number, relevant history which may include medical background, payment and transaction history and IP address.
This service has rigorous data protection and security in place to store and prevent unauthorised access. This service will not share your information with any third party (excluding the therapist's supervisor, please see above regarding confidentiality and supervision) without your concept unless in cases of immediate risk of substantial harm to self or others, or under legal requirement e.g. terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering or via court order for disclosure. Your records and financial transactions are kept securely for seven years after which are destroyed in a confidential manner.
Third Party
Due to confidentiality once the therapist has contracted with a client or couple clients the therapist is unable to open a dialogue with a third party regarding the client/couple without firstly informing their client/s and seeking their consent. Therefore the therapist is unable to talk with a third party in person or through other communication regarding the client. If a third party makes contact with the therapist then their client will be notified immediately. Opening up a dialogue with a third party without a client's consent will only happen if there is an immediate risk to the client, therapist or other.
Harassment
Harassment of any kind whether from a client, couple clients or by third party will not be tolerated and will result in firstly contacting a supervisor and then if necessary will be reported to the Police. All incidents will be logged and recorded and may result in the perpetrator/s being prosecuted
