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Privacy Policy

My business is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), and I am bound by their policies.

 

I will collect, store, and process your personal information as part of my private practice. I must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) directives as a psychotherapist and psychologist. I collect personal data based on the legal basis of "Legitimate Interests" or with your consent under the GDPR guidelines. This information is necessary for me to work with you.

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Use of my website

 

Please keep in mind the following information when using my website: 

 

 

  • "When you visit the website, it may gather some information about your device such as its Internet Protocol (IP) address, as well as the date and time of your visit. This information is used to monitor the performance of the website."

  • This website uses "Cookies" to enhance user experience and collect visitor data. For more information, please visit https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/cookie-policy.php.

  • By using this website, you agree to the collection of your data as specified in this Privacy Notice.

  • When you send me a message via my website, you can choose the amount and type of information you would like to provide. Although I only require your basic contact details, I recognise that you may want to share more information.

 

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Information collected

 

 

  • Please note that any information you provide me, including your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and banking details, will be digitally and securely saved in a GDPR-compliant system.

  • Any notes I take will be anonymised and stored securely. I may keep a brief record of attendance and concise reference to the content of sessions to track our work's progress or use it as the basis of reflection and guidance in professional supervision.

  • I will only share your personal data with a relevant authority or healthcare provider, such as your GP, if it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation that I might be subject to or to protect the vital interests of you or another person, such as in a safeguarding concern.

  • I will retain your personal information for the duration we provide services to you and for up to seven years after that (or according to the legislation at any given time). Once the information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed. 

 

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Your rights

 

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

 

 

  • You have the right to request a copy of the personal data I hold about you, and this service is free. 

  • If there are any errors in your personal information, you can ask me to correct it, or if there are any changes to your personal information, you can inform me. 

  • You also have the right to request that your personal data be transferred to another person (data portability). 

  • You can ask me to inform you about any data processing that is taking place.

 

 

Changes

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This Privacy Notice was last updated on 10 December 2023. Any changes will be updated here with the date.

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