Ethics in Counselling
Counselling often involves sharing sensitive, personal and private information. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Counselling Therapist, I adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and also the guidelines of the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT). These guidelines require that all interactions: scheduling of and attendance at appointments, including content of the sessions, and your records are kept confidential. No one can have access to any of your information without your signed consent.
Please note that there are limits to confidentiality, which are mandated by law. The limits include:
A counsellor may be required to disclose records pertaining to a client to insurance or Employee Assistance Companies (EAP) for submission and validation of claims. This generally involves providing information on dates and durations of sessions, as well as type of services received.
Please note that there are limits to confidentiality, which are mandated by law. The limits include:
- If you pose a clear and imminent danger to yourself or to someone else
- Actual or suspected abuse or neglect of children/minors or persons with diminished capacity
- If you request release of information
- If the court orders release of information
- If you raise the issue of your mental health in a law suit or report an ethical concern
A counsellor may be required to disclose records pertaining to a client to insurance or Employee Assistance Companies (EAP) for submission and validation of claims. This generally involves providing information on dates and durations of sessions, as well as type of services received.