Confidentiality is maintained for clients as far as possible but when a person or persons are at risk, confidentiality must be waived and the appropriate authorities or family members notified. Such situations include the following:
1. The client is at risk of serious self harm or of considering suicide,
2. Of harming another person or committing homicide,
3. Abuse of children is a mandatory reporting offence which I am required to report by
law.
Note: Please be aware that on occasion, notes may be subpoenaed due to a court order.
Where confidentiality cannot be maintained the counsellor will take all possible steps to first inform/discuss their intention with the client.