Your privacy is extremely important to me. I want you to feel safe and secure knowing that what you share during our sessions is treated with the utmost care and respect.
Here’s how I keep your information private:
1. How I Protect Your Confidentiality
Everything you share with me during our sessions remains confidential. I will not share your personal information with anyone without your explicit consent.
2. When I Might Need to Share Information
There are rare situations where I may need to share information without your consent, as required by law or ethical guidelines. These include:
3. Limits of Confidentiality
There are rare situations where I have a legal and ethical duty of care to share information without your consent, specifically if I am concerned about serious risks to safety. These situations include:
• Risk of Harm to Yourself: If I believe you are at risk of deliberately harming yourself in a way that could cause serious injury or endanger your life, I may need to take action to protect your safety.
• Risk of Harm to Others: If I believe there is a significant risk that you might harm someone else, I am legally required to take appropriate steps to prevent this from happening.
Please be assured that breaking confidentiality is something I take very seriously and would only do as a last resort. Wherever possible, I will talk to you about my concerns and involve you in the process before sharing any information with others. My priority is always to support you while ensuring that everyone’s safety is protected.
4. Consent to Disclose Information
Information about you or your treatment cannot be shared with anyone without your consent. This can be given in writing or verbally, depending on the situation.I will always explain what information might be shared, with whom, and why, so you can make an informed decision.
5. Changing Your Mind:
You can withdraw your consent for me to share your information, except in cases where disclosure is legally or ethically required.
6. My Professional Standards
As a therapist, I adhere to the ethical guidelines of the, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK. These guidelines ensure that I uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Your trust is incredibly important to me, and I am committed to creating a safe space where you can share openly, knowing your privacy is respected.