Confidentiality is the foundation of any client therapist relationship, and I am ethically and legally obligated to safeguard your information and the manner in which I collect, use, and share it with others. No information will be release to a third party without your written, informed consent.
It is important for you to know that there are some specific situations that I am legally obligated to disclosed confidential information.
These include:
- Where there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe that your safety or the safety of another person is at risk.
- Where there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe that a child or vulnerable adult is being abuse or exploited.
- When information is subpoenaed by a court of law for the purposes of legal proceedings.
- Report a health professional who abused or exploited a client or patient.
- Answer all questions of the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick if the psychologist’s ethical conduct is under investigation.
If you are 18 years old or under, your parents have the right to information that we have discussed in session, unless they have agreed to grant you some privacy.
Additionally, there are some circumstances under which I may seek professional supervision or consultation in order to provide the most effective and appropriate service. Some of your personal information may be shared in this case, however, your name will not be released.