Privacy Confidentiality...

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. Exceptions include:    

Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.  

If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.  

If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further  measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in  order to ensure their safety.