Confidentiality and Privacy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist. Information cannot be disclosed to anyone, including law enforcement, without written permission. The exceptions to this are:

• There is suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse. Psychotherapists are required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• A client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person(s). In this case, psychotherapists must notify the police and inform the intended victim(s).
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself. In this case, psychotherapists must work with the client to ensure safety.

While there are times when some clients chose to contact their therapist through email, please be advised that this cannot be guaranteed to be a secured communication. Use caution when emailing any anyone with confidential information.