Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
I understand that you may be concerned about whether the information that is discussed in therapy is kept private. The law, as well as professional ethics, protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without your written permission. However there are some exceptions, which are as follows:
- Suspected child abuse or dependent 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 ensuring 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.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding client/therapist confidentiality. Please contact me and we can discuss the issue further.