Being confidential is at the heart of counselling. As your counsellor I listen to you and keep what I hear private. You can be sure that your privacy will be protected.
As a professional counsellor and a Registered and Accredited Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I offer a high standard of confidentiality to anyone who comes and trusts me as a counsellor.
For many people, having a confidential space where they can think out loud, say what they feel and be sure that there will be no repercussions is incredibly important. It’s not just that there won’t be any judgement, it’s that there is no chance that anyone else will hear or know about what they think and feel unless they decide to tell them. This is one of the ways speaking to a counsellor is different to speaking to family or people you know or maybe even a Chatbot where internet security is still being worked out.
All UK Registered counsellors treat confidentiality the same way. There are only three exceptions to the complete confidentiality I offer, these are that:
- In line with good practice under the code of ethics of the BACP I receive regular supervision from an experienced supervisor. My supervisor in turn maintains the same level of confidentiality as myself.
- If I was concerned that you were in danger of harming yourself or someone else I might wish to consult with your GP or another professional. However I would always seek to discuss this with you first.
- If I would be liable to civil or criminal court proceedings if the information was not disclosed.
If you have any questions that you would like to ask about how this works then I am happy to discuss them in an initial Taster Session .
Confidentiality and GDPR
You can also find detailed GDPR information by clicking on the Privacy link on the footer of the Home Page. This includes information on note taking and storage and how you would be contacted in an emergency should I be unable to work and also unable to contact you personally.