Confidentiality and its Limits

Anything you say to a psychologist is confidential however this confidentiality is not absolute, and there are a number of specific situations in which confidentiality may be breached by the psychologist.

These include:

• Immediate threat of harm to self or others.
• Court Subpoeana
• Insurance companies can request information regarding your treatment, this information will only be provided with your written consent.
• Supervision / Second opinion – Under national law, registered psychologists are required to seek supervision from a colleague approximately once a month to discuss their practice.

It is possible that some aspects of your treatment may be discussed with another psychologist, though you will remain anonymous.