Anything said is completely confidential, so it’s a good chance to talk about those things you may feel you can’t raise with family or friends. Your counsellor has an ethical responsibility to maintain confidentiality.

In the following specific circumstances, however, your counsellor may be required to disclose information without your consent:

• If there is a risk of you harming yourself or others
• If the counsellor has reason to believe that you have or are going to commit a crime
• If a court of law subpoenas information about you