Privacy & confidentiality

Your sessions are confidential

Everything you share in a session stays between us. I will not share your personal information with third parties, employers, family members, or anyone else without your explicit consent.

There are a small number of exceptions — situations where I have a professional or legal duty to act. These include a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or a legal requirement to disclose. I will explain these limits clearly at our first session so you know exactly where you stand.

As part of my professional practice, I receive regular clinical supervision. This means I meet confidentially with an experienced supervisor to reflect on my work and make sure I am supporting you as effectively as possible. Your identity is never shared — only anonymised details may be discussed. Supervision is a professional requirement and one of the ways I maintain the quality and safety of my practice.

How I handle your data

I am an independent practitioner and am responsible for managing your data in line with UK GDPR. Your information is held by me directly — not by any third party or platform.

I keep only the information I need to provide you with a good service. I will explain at our first session exactly what I hold, how I store it, and how long I keep it. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information at any time — just ask.

Professional insurance

I hold valid professional indemnity insurance as required by the NCPS. This protects both of us and is something I maintain as a standard part of my practice.

NCPS membership and ethical framework

I am a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practise in accordance with their ethical framework. In practical terms, this means you can expect:

• A counsellor in training, working to professional standards
• Ongoing supervision and continued professional development
• A clear complaints procedure if you are ever dissatisfied

You can read the full NCPS ethical framework at ncps.com.

This website and cookies

This website does not use tracking cookies or advertising technology. I do not profile visitors or share data with third parties. The only information I receive through this website is what you voluntarily submit via a booking or contact form — and that comes directly to me.