Counselling Forces
Confidentiality
Confidential counselling for police officers and emergency services staff
You should know exactly who will and won't hear about what you tell me. Here it is, plainly, before you decide to begin.
| Who | Do they hear? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Your force, service or unit | No | I'm independent. I don't send reports or confirm you're seeing me. |
| Line manager or colleagues | No | Nobody at work is told you've been in touch. |
| Occupational health | No | Unless you ask me to write to them, and we agree what is said. |
| Your GP | Only with you | No referral needed. I won't contact your GP without talking to you first, unless there's serious risk. |
| My supervisor | Anonymised | Every BACP counsellor has supervision. Nothing that identifies you is shared. |
The limits, so there are no surprises
There are a few situations where I may need to share information. I'll always try to talk to you first whenever it's safe to do so.
- A serious risk that you'll harm yourself or someone else
- A child or vulnerable adult at risk of harm
- Rare situations where the law requires it, such as a court order or information about terrorism
Notes, supervision and your data
I keep brief, confidential notes, stored securely and kept for seven years after our work ends, then securely destroyed. They're never shared with your employer.
Sessions use Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WhatsApp video, whichever suits you best, and I never record them.
You have rights over your data under UK law. My privacy policy explains them.
If you've also seen an agency counsellor
If you've been seen through an agency or occupational health service, my private practice is separate. Tell me, and we'll talk about how that affects what we do.
Ask me anything before you decide
The free call is a good place to ask about privacy.
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