Privacy POlicy
Your Privacy
Talk 2 Heal are committed to protecting the privacy of our online users of our website and any personal information that may be provided.
Talk 2 Heal are compliant with Privacy regulations in Australia, adhering to the Australian National Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act of 1988 (Cht).
Collection of Client Information:
To provide you our services, Talk 2 Heal require the collection of personal information.
The information that Talk 2 Heal gathered about you will be from the Client Intake Form, referrals, and information that you provide within a counselling session and feedback.
Storage and Security of your information
All client documents, bookings and contact are security filed either digitally or offline with advance security and continual security monitoring.
I do not retain any of your credit or debit card information once the payment has been processed.
All information that is required to be securely disposed of is processed in accordance with legal obligations.
All security breaches will be investigated, and individuals affected will be notified.
Confidentiality and Informed Consent
The information that you share with me will remain confidential, this includes both written and verbal communication. I have a legal obligation to protect information, however, there are certain circumstances under which I will share information about you. This includes:
1. Where you have given me written permission to share information, such as informing your emergency contact of an emergency, or a referral.
2. Where I consider you to be at risk of harming yourself or someone else.
3. Where your counselling records have been requested by a court of law.
4. Where I consider a child to be at risk or a significant crime may be or has been committed.
5. At times, I may also disclose aspects of our work together with my professional supervisor. Your details will be de-identified in the course these discussions.
Third Parties
Talk 2 Heal will never disclose your personal details to a third party. We may use the information that you provide to improve marketing services.
Links
The webpage may contain links to another website. The intension of these links is for your convenience only. These links do not constitute sponsorship or endorsement or approval of these websites.
Please note that Talk 2 Heal are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other websites.
Changes in Privacy
Talk 2 Heal strives to ensure the privacy policy remains current, and this Privacy Policy may be subject to change. The Privacy Policy may be modified at any time and be effective immediately. Plasse regularly review the Privacy Policy.
Access to changes and questions about your personal information:
Counselling session notes remain the property of Talk 2 Heal. You may provide a written request to:
1. View your counselling session notes
2. Make a correction of personal information
3. Receive a Client Summary Report, which applies a cost.
A discussion about what is included in the Report will occur prior to invoicing.