Privacy Policy
The Unfolding Therapy (Catherine Caton) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of my clients' personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information I collect, how I use it, and how I safeguard it.
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Information I Collect:
All the information I process is provided directly to me by you. I may collect personal information from clients, including but not limited to:
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Name
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Contact information (phone number, email address)
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Demographic information
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Medical history
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Session notes and records
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How I Use Your Information:
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
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Providing counselling and psychotherapy services
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Communicating with clients about appointments, scheduling, and other relevant matters
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Maintaining accurate client records
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Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
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Improving my services and operations
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Confidentiality:
All personal information shared with me is treated as confidential. I adhere to professional standards and legal requirements regarding client confidentiality.
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Disclosure of Information:
I will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
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To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements
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To protect the safety and well-being of clients or others
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In response to a valid court order or subpoena.
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Data Security:
I employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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Retention of Information:
I retain client information for the duration necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
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Your Rights:
You have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal information
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Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and professional obligations
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Changes to this Privacy Policy:
I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.
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Contact Me:
If you have any questions or concerns about my Privacy Policy or my handling of your personal information, please contact me at catherine@theunfoldingtherapy.co.uk