Privacy
In accordance with the requirements of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
Verbal Information
I will treat everything discussed between us in our sessions as confidential. The only exception would be if I believed that you intended to cause serious and imminent harm to yourself or others, in which case I would discuss with you the need to reach out for wider support.
Written Information
I will keep any written information about your counselling process confidential and secure. Aside from your contact details, the only written information that I am likely to hold are occasional notes after sessions, intended for my own learning and reflection.
Supervision
In accordance with the ethical guidelines of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), I meet with a supervisor for ongoing professional development. My clients' identities are kept private from my supervisor. As a further safeguard, my supervisor is also bound by a commitment to confidentiality.
Disposal of Records
At the end of your counselling process, I will dispose of any written information relating to our work together.
Verbal Information
I will treat everything discussed between us in our sessions as confidential. The only exception would be if I believed that you intended to cause serious and imminent harm to yourself or others, in which case I would discuss with you the need to reach out for wider support.
Written Information
I will keep any written information about your counselling process confidential and secure. Aside from your contact details, the only written information that I am likely to hold are occasional notes after sessions, intended for my own learning and reflection.
Supervision
In accordance with the ethical guidelines of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), I meet with a supervisor for ongoing professional development. My clients' identities are kept private from my supervisor. As a further safeguard, my supervisor is also bound by a commitment to confidentiality.
Disposal of Records
At the end of your counselling process, I will dispose of any written information relating to our work together.