Everything what gets discussed in a session remains confidential. There are, however some exceptions where confidentiality may be broken:

• if the client expresses intended or actual harm to themselves or others 

• any suspected child`or elderly abuse 

• where the counsellor is legally obliged to do so by a court of law

In all these circumstances, I will endeavor to discuss the matter with you before any decision is taken.

While the safety of the confidential space can aid with distress, honest communication with a counsellor is needed in order to work at pace that is suitable for a client.

I do not disclose or publish personal information and data about my clients anywhere. Also, I do not search for information about the clients on the network.  Counseling is limited by the information that the client provides.  If you meet me a on the street, I will never show that I know you if you do not take the first step.  But even in this case, I will not tell others how I know you, if you yourself do not tell about it.

The counsellor does not give advice and does not not have a recipe for a “happy life”.  I help my clients to gain clarity, process feelings and thoughts so my clients feel empowered to make their own decisions. Of course, a counsellor can talk about strategies to help cope with various conditions – anxiety, depression, grief, etc.  But as far as the decisions that determine your life are concerned, counsellor acts as an assistant.  

Counseling is a collaborative, unique relationship that requires commitment and responsibility from both client and counsellor.  It is not enough just to attend sessions. Counseling is most effective when you want to be there, longing for a change and curios of your inner world. Do not be afraid to discuss your desires and feelings no matter how strange and shocking they may seem to you.  Counselling does not criticize or condemn your actions and experiences.  My approach is empathic and I welcome you on this journey with an open heart.