Is everything discussed in Counselling confidential?
It's essential that you understand that what you talk about during counselling is completely confidential. This understanding builds trust and will help you to explore difficult problems with a sense of safety.
There are, however, some legal limits to confidentiality. The three exceptions are:
- A Counsellor is required by law to report child abuse;
- Our records can be subpoenaed by a Court, or we may be called to testify;
- If your life, or somebody else's life, is in danger we must take actions to keep you or them safe.
We may also encourage you to allow us to confer with other professionals involved in your care in order to develop the best treatment plan for you. You, however, make the decision about whether this can happen or not.