Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
What we talk about in session is private and I will not share information with family members without your explicit consent. The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. However, there are specific situations involving safety where I may need to share information. These exceptions are listed below.
Exceptions include:
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.
Suspected child abuse, or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report incidents to the appropriate authorities immediately. I would always discuss this with you.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.