Confidentiality in Therapy

Confidentiality is an important part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. What is shared in therapy is treated with respect and kept private within the professional and ethical boundaries of psychological practice.

For children and teenagers, parents remain an important part of the process, while therapy also provides the young person with a private space to speak openly and develop trust. Parents will be kept informed about their child’s general progress and support needs, while respecting the young person’s privacy.

Where more specific information needs to be shared, this will, where developmentally appropriate, first be discussed with the child or young person.

Confidentiality has limits where there is a significant concern about safety or where disclosure is required by law or professional ethical obligations.