Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions may include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse
• 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 are not able to make a plan to stay safe, I will take further action, even without their permission to ensure the client's safety
  
• If a court subpoenas me or my records