The information collected and recorded during the consultation and subsequent sessions, is for the purpose of providing appropriate treatment.

I will ensure that your confidentiality will be maintained in all but the most exceptional circumstances (*) and all information collected during the sessions will be protected at all times. 

*Information will only be disclosed under a Court Order (civil, criminal or coroner’s Court) or where not to disclose would cause danger or serious harm to you or others, including child safeguarding concerns. Information may also be shared with an NHS medical practitioner or other Health Professional, but only with your agreement.

* I am legally required to report disclosures that may breach the Children Act 1989, Terrorism Act 2010, Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, Drug Trafficking Act 1994 or the Money Laundering Regulations 2007.

As far as possible, I would not disclose any information without first discussing it with you.

I have an obligation under my professional membership to continue my professional learning and development and therefore I may share case histories with my supervisor. All information will be anonymous; therefore, this will not be a breach of professional confidentiality.  

Whilst I can guarantee confidentiality in my counselling room, I cannot guarantee confidentiality at your end of the telephone or online counselling.

All records are kept in locked cabinets, in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Bill 25 May 2018. No electronic records are kept.

In line with current guidance and insurance requirements, your records will be kept securely for 7 years, after the date of your last session.  After 7 years, your records will be destroyed.