Privacy Policy

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a safe, transparent, and lawful way.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit this website or contact me through it.

This policy applies to website visitors and enquiries made through the website.

Who I Am

Information I Collect

When you contact me through the website, I may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• The information you include in your enquiry

I ask that you only share information that is necessary for me to respond to your enquiry.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Communicate with you about my services
• Arrange introductory calls or appointments
• Maintain appropriate business records
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

I will not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your information on the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interests

To respond to enquiries and manage my psychotherapy practice.

Contract

Where information is required to discuss or arrange services you have requested.

Legal Obligation

Where I am required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

How Long Information Is Retained

If you make an enquiry but do not become a client, your enquiry information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary and then securely deleted.

If you become a client, your personal information will be managed in accordance with the separate Client Privacy Notice provided at the start of therapy.

How Your Information Is Stored

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Information is stored using secure and password-protected systems.

Sharing Information

I will not share your information with third parties unless:

• You have given consent
• Disclosure is required by law
• It is necessary to protect someone's safety
• It is necessary for legal or regulatory purposes

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including LinkedIn and other third-party sites.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request erasure of information where appropriate
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Further information is available at www.ico.org.uk.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: