SERVICES
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I trained originally with relate in couple counselling and psychosexual therapy. In the last 12 years I have been working in the NHS, focusing on depression and anxiety; alongside working in private practice, where I see individuals and couples with a variety of problems.
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Problems I work with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Gender issues
- Divorce & separation
- Parenting
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship issues
- Sexual difficulties
- Issues from childhood (including sexual abuse)
- Long term conditions
Confidentiality
The General Data Protection Act came into force on May 25th 2018 and in compliance with this, I need to let you know the personal details I collect from you, if you are, or were to become a client, as well as how I store, hold, process and destroy them.
As a client, when you attend an initial consultation with me, we begin by setting a working agreement that explains my commitment to client confidentiality and data protection, as well as when confidentiality may be breached. You will need to sign this agreement before we commence therapy.
I will collect personal details from you, as listed below:
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Name
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Age
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Address
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Contact number
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Email address
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Details of any relevant mental or physical health issues and medication
Deletion of your Personal Details
I will keep your personal details for one month after counselling has ended in case we have any outstanding administrative issues, or you choose to return. They are then shredded.
Your case notes (summaries of sessions) are kept for 7 years in line with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy (cosrt). They are then shredded.
Any text messages (sent and received) and any emails (sent and received) will also be deleted one month after counselling has ended.
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Your Rights
In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:
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To be informed of the information that I store about you
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To ask to see the information that I hold about you (please provide one month’s notice)
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To ask that I rectify any information that you deem inaccurate, unnecessary or incomplete (if I need to keep a record to comply with legal requirements than I may decline this request)
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Storage of Personal Details
The above personal details are stored in a locked filing cabinet, accessed only by myself. They are stored separately from any case notes (brief summaries of counselling sessions).
Case notes (brief summaries of counselling sessions) are also stored in a locked filing cabinet, accessed only by myself. For the purpose of these, you are known only by first name, so that your anonymity is preserved.
I keep a paper diary to manage my appointments, and you will be referred to within this only by your first name. This diary is stored separately from your personal details and case notes.
I use a mobile phone for the receipt of client phone calls and text messages. I hold your number in my contacts under your first name only and my phone is password protected.
I use a password protected laptop for receipt of client emails.
My website does not hold on to any of your personal information.
Sharing of Personal Details
Supervision: In line with the requirements of my professional body, the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy (cosrt), my work is regularly supervised by a qualified supervisor. Her role is to ensure that I work ethically and professionally. You are referred to by your first name only in supervision, and conversations between my supervisor and me are confidential.
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Exceptions to Confidentiality: If I have reason to believe that you or someone else is at risk of serious harm, I will break confidentiality. I would endeavour to discuss this breach with you first, so that we can come to an agreement about who needs to be informed. However, if an agreement is not reached and I still believe that you or someone else is at risk, I will discuss the situation with my supervisor and decide how to proceed. Where a threat of terrorism or drug trafficking is disclosed, I am obliged by law to inform the authorities.
Fee
Individual/Couple appointment £65 per hour