CONFIDENTIALITY

Clients who see me for therapy are assured that the information shared with me remains strictly confidential.  I do not discuss what you have shared with me with anyone else. 

There are exceptions to this, usually involving situations where a client requests it.  The exceptions are:

• If you ask me to send information to anyone else, such as your physician, I will ask for your signed release to do so.  If you were referred to me by your physician I will ask to be able to send a note indicating that you are working with me.  Any information I send will be available for you to see. 
• I am legally required to tell the Ministry of Children and Families if I learn of a child being abused.
• I am legally required to warn anyone whose life is in danger.
• I am legally required to comply with a subpoena to appear in court or to provide my notes to the court.
• If I am working with a child, most of what a child tells me remains confidential, but some information is provided to parents.  Further explanation of this is provided to parents and children when I meet with them.
• If I am working with members of a couple or working with family members together, issues of confidentiality can be complex and are discussed with everyone when we first meet.
• I may consult with another professional about our work together but I avoid identifying information when discussing your situation.


If you have any questions about confidentiality, you may ask me about this at any time.