C o n f i d e t i a l i t y  &  P r i v a c y 

Please take a moment to review the following information about confidentiality and privacy during the process of therapy.

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

• Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.

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Your privacy is of the utmost importance and concern to me. Please let me know if you have any questions, whatsoever, about confidentiality in therapy.