Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Although e-mail encryption will be in place, privacy cannot be guaranteed for any communication taking place via the internet. The client is encouraged to ensure privacy with appropriate passwords and/or encryption when sending e-mails from work or home computers.
Exceptions to therapist client confidentiality include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.