Explaining Confidentiality Agreements

My name is Pip, I am a therapist.

I work with children and young people who might be struggling with unhelpful thoughts or beliefs, difficult feelings or a specific problem.

I will only work with you in a safe, confidential space where your parent or carer will be asked to wait within the building.

What I expect from you with support from your parent or carer

• That you are on time for your session
• That you treat me with respect

What you can expect from me:

• I will respect you, your beliefs and feelings
• I will listen to you
• I will help and support to the best of my ability
• I will support you to explore any problems or difficulties you are facing
• I will support you to develop tools or strategies that work for you and help you cope
• I will share information with your parent or carer on your behalf, but only if you want me to and it is agreed between us first

We will make an agreement together about how therapy will work, I will explain the reasons why we make these decisions and answer any questions you have.

I will make a Confidentiality Agreement with you at the start of our session. This means that you can choose to talk about our sessions with anyone you want.

This means that I will only talk to my supervisor about your therapy plan, I will not use your name or any details that will identify you. I will not share what you have said to me with anyone else unless I am worried that:

• You might hurt yourself or mention someone else who is in danger
• You are in any danger physically or emotionally
• You tell me of anything that is unlawful

I will explain to you first why I think there is a risk and why I need to talk to your parent, carer or other professionals who work to keep people safe. We will work out together the best way of helping or keeping you and others safe.

Pip Gibb-Kirk