Please take the time to read through the following agreement that will be signed by yourself and the counsellor and will begin at the first counselling session.
By signing this form, you are confirming that you are consenting to The Bridge holding and processing your personal data. This information includes:
This personal information will be held for a period of three years after the cessation of the counselling relationship. We treat your information in the strictest confidence but if your counsellor has serious concerns about your safety or that of others, they will report these concerns to the appropriate person or agency after discussion with yourself, this includes NHS Test & Protect.
All counsellors are required to have ongoing, regular supervision where your information may be discussed, all identifying information remains anonymous.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by contacting us. Please note that all processing of your personal data will cease once you have withdrawn consent, other than where this is required by law.