隱私與保密
🛡️ A space where your words are held with care 🛡️
What you share in counselling is yours. It will be treated with respect, care, and discretion. Confidentiality is not just a legal obligation—it’s a promise of safety. I hold your stories gently, and I do not share them without your consent, except in rare circumstances required by law.
🛡️ What confidentiality means here 🛡️
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Your sessions are private.
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Notes are kept securely and are not shared.
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I will not disclose your information to others without your permission.
As a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), I follow their Code of Ethics and your rights are clearly protected by law. This means your information is protected under clear professional and legal standards.
There are a few exceptions where I may be legally required to break confidentiality, such as:
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If there is a risk of serious harm to you or others
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If there is disclosure of child abuse or neglect
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If required by a court order
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If any of these situations arise, I will do my best to discuss it with you first.
🛡️ Record keeping 🛡️
I keep brief notes after each session to support the counselling process. These notes are stored securely and are not accessible to anyone else.
You have the right to access your records upon request.
🛡️ Respecting your privacy 🛡️
Your personal information—such as contact details, session times, and any correspondence—is handled with care and stored securely. I do not share your information with third parties for marketing or any non-clinical purposes.
Your presence here is private. Your story is yours.
🛡️ A gentle assurance 🛡️
Counselling is built on trust. You deserve to know how your information is handled and to feel safe in sharing what matters to you.
Something You Might Want to Know...
Q: Will my family or employer know I’m seeing a counsellor?
No. Your sessions and all personal information are confidential and will not be shared with your family, employer, or anyone else without your explicit consent—except in rare situations required by law (such as serious risk of harm).
Q: How is privacy handled for children or teenagers?
Confidentiality is also respected for young clients. If you are under 18, what you share in counselling is private. However, if there are serious concerns about your safety or someone else’s, I may need to involve a parent or guardian—but I will always discuss this with you first whenever possible.
Q: Can I access my counselling records?
Yes. You have the right to access your own records. Just let me know if you would like to review them, and I’ll guide you through the process.
Q: What if I have more questions about privacy?
You are always welcome to ask. If you have any concerns or need clarification, please feel free to reach out—we can talk it through together, gently and clearly.