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Confidentiality Policy

The therapeutic space and all its interactions are considered confidential.
This includes:

  • All interactions between us in the therapeutic setting with me as your

  • counsellor

  • Telephone calls between us

  • Scheduling and appointment notes

  • Session content records

  • My process notes


I will not disclose to any third party that you are a client, unless you choose to give me permission in writing to release any or specific information about you to any person or agency that you chose.
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There are however limits to confidentially as outlined below:

  1. In some legal proceedings a judge may issue a court order. This would require the counsellor to testify in court. Or their notes are requested/subpoenaed.

  2. If I learn of or believe that you are threatening serious harm to another person.

  3. If there is evidence for and I believe that you are likely to harm yourself I may seek to contact relevant services or family members who can help provide protection.

  4. In accordance with the professional bodies of which I am a member, I have regular clinical supervision. In the course of discussions in supervision, no personally identifiable information will be disclosed. My supervisor is also bound to keep information confidential.

​In the case of 1, 2 or 3, I will always seek to inform you and obtain consent if
appropriate.​

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