Confidentiality
Psychotherapy Services Ltd. offers confidential treatments in that notes, audio recordings and video recordings are kept secure and information is obtained, processed and stored in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Further information can be found at: www.psychotherapy-services.com/information-and-privacy
In instances where harm may come to you or a third party it may be necessary to breach confidentiality, as might issues regarding Child Protection and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults. Where possible, this will be done with your consent, however this cannot be guaranteed if it compromises the safety of you or a third party.
When working with children and young people (C/YP), information disclosed by the child or young person will not be shared with parents/guardians, other than in the following instances:
In instances where harm may come to you or a third party it may be necessary to breach confidentiality, as might issues regarding Child Protection and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults. Where possible, this will be done with your consent, however this cannot be guaranteed if it compromises the safety of you or a third party.
When working with children and young people (C/YP), information disclosed by the child or young person will not be shared with parents/guardians, other than in the following instances:
- The therapist and client (C/YP) agrees a format for information sharing (e.g., the client summarising the session content, at the end of therapy sessions to a parent/guardian)
- Where a serious risk of harm to the client (C/YP), or a third party is disclosed, and sharing information is required to minimise this risk.