- Disclosure of all information during the course of your therapy remains strictly confidential, however,
please note;
I have a professional obligation to report to any relevant authorities any concerns if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.
If necessary, your case may be discussed anonymously with my supervisor.
It may be necessary to discuss your progress with your GP, this will be done with your consent and prior knowledge. Copies of any correspondence will be made available to you. - If you are receiving medical treatment of any kind, proper diagnosis is sought where relevant, and it is your duty to inform those professionals of your enquiries towards Solution Focused Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy.
- Mutual respect and care will be maintained at all times.
- A copy of The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy’s Code of Practice, which I abide by, is available at AFSFH.
- You are aware that you need to listen to the relaxation recording throughout your programme.
- As everyone’s minds are different, results are not guaranteed and can vary. Success is closely linked with your desire to change and your commitment to the sessions. Please consider and ensure that you can give the necessary time, motivation and resource to the programme before embarking upon it.
- Any appointments arranged require at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation.
Please ensure that the above terms and conditions are fully accepted by you prior to attending any appointments.
GDPR and Privacy Statement
As the processing of your personal data is required to enable me to provide you with a service, I do not require consent from you to hold your information securely or to provide you with this service, but will take this opportunity to assure you I adhere to all laws and procedures relating to data protection (Article 9, paragraph 2, (h) of the GDPR) and will only use your data to provide you with this service and for any further reason you explicitly consent to.
Your privacy and confidentiality are important, and Gin Lalli will never use your information for any purpose other than that to which you have explicitly consented to. You may withdraw consent at any time by getting in touch via 07590 317318 or gin@ginlalli.com
FAQ’s for GDPR
My full list of Policies and Procedures is available on request.
What is the General Data Protection Regulations, 2018 (GDPR) and how does it affect me?
The GDPR replaces the 1998 Data Protection Act to ensure your personal and sensitive, confidential data is kept private and held securely, being processed in the way that you have agreed to. It is there to protect your rights as a consumer of a service or product that might involve your identifiable data, e.g. your name and address or whether you have a specific condition. It also covers any session records, text messages or emails we exchange. For more information your can read the policy documents accessible via your welcome information pack.
How long will you hold my information for?
I am regulated by the CNHC, an organisation that stipulates I must hold your data for 8 years after your final session. Therefore, all records will be deleted in the January after the above retention scales. This is in line with NHS regulations for holding data.
What if I don’t want my records to be held for that long?
Under the GDPR you can make a request in writing to me, for all your records to be deleted. In this case all your paper records would be shredded with a cross shredding machine and any electronic data such as emails or text messages would be permanently deleted from the devices they are stored on. I would have to save the request for deletion you made but would not save any other data. In some circumstances my insurance companies legal team may want to verify information I send out.
Why do you need to record this information?
I collect information about; why you are using the service, a small amount of medical information and a small amount of information about your important others, alongside brief session notes. This information enables me to provide a high quality service to you, ensuring I am equipped with the knowledge of our previous discussions prior to each session. Your contact details / address and Doctors details will only be used with your explicit consent.
What lengths are made to ensure my information is held securely?
- Hardcopy documents – Are all stored in a locked cabinet in a locked room.
- Text messages – My work phone is secured with a pin code.
- Emails – My email account requires a user name and password.
- Email attachments – Any attachments sent by email to you containing your personal information would be password protected and the password would be sent to you via text message.
- Electronic documents – Any electronic documents e.g. A letter to your GP, or an invoice, are password protected and stored on a password protected computer if they contain personal or sensitive information.
Is what we discuss kept confidential?
Everything we talk about during our sessions are strictly confidential between you and me. To ensure I am doing my job effectively and that I have the right support, I may discuss elements of our sessions with my supervisor. During these discussions I do not disclose any details that may identify you to my supervisor, and my supervisor also adheres to the GDPR.
What if I see you outside of the session?
If we see each other outside of a session I may smile but will not engage in any further conversation to ensure your confidentiality. You are welcome to share with other people about the therapy you are receiving, but I am obligated by GDPR law to ensure your confidentiality is protected. I would request that in order to ensure the success of your treatment, that you refrain from discussing your treatment with me outside of your sessions.
What about other Health and Social Care Professionals?
As I adhere to the GDPR any contact, relating to you, with other health care professionals would only be made with your signed consent. E.g. If I were to write to your GP to notify them of your treatment with me, and then notify them of the treatment ending, I would only do this if you were to sign the specific consent for this.