Confidentiality

The information shared with me is held in strict confidence and all electronically stored information is stored on a password protected drive.  All written material is stored in a locked box.
In adherence with the NCS ethical code, I am obliged to break confidentiality if you were to disclose involvement in or knowledge of an act of terrorism, money laundering and drugs trafficking. In addition, I have a duty to report instances of harm to self or to others and I do have a legal obligation to report harm or abuse to a minor or vulnerable adult.
When elements of our sessions are taken to supervision, no identifying information such as your name is used. My supervisor also follows the same procedures for confidentiality as I have outlined.
Video counselling takes advantage of the encrypted services offered by Zoom. You do not need a webcam to use Zoom counselling.
At the end of our counselling agreement copies of documents will be stored electronically on a password protected drive for a period of 5 years or in the case of a child 7 years after their 18th birthday in accordance with suggestions from the Information Commissioners Office after this time the information will be deleted and any paper documents will be shredded.
In addition, if at any point during the counselling you were in need of emergency support, I may ask for your consent to contact your GP, or recommend alternative avenues of support other than online counselling.