Privacy Policy & GDPR

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Your privacy is very important to me. This page explains how I collect, use, store, protect, and share personal information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

I am Rebecca Kevill, the data controller for this practice and the person responsible for how your personal information is handled.
If you have questions about this policy or your data rights, please contact me at:
Email: senseofselfpsychotherapy@gmail.com

I may collect the following personal information when you contact me, book sessions, or use my services:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
   
• Appointment details
   
• Payment information
   
• Brief session notes (no identifying details stored with notes unless clinically necessary)
   

I only collect information that is necessary in order to provide therapy services safely and effectively (e.g., contact details, appointment scheduling) and to comply with professional and ethical standards. 

Your personal data is used for:

• Providing therapy services and arranging appointments
   
• Communicating with you about sessions and administration
   
• Keeping accurate professional records
   
• Meeting legal, professional, and ethical obligations
   

Your information will not be used for purposes other than those listed here without your explicit consent. 

Personal information is stored securely, using appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures:

• Electronic records are password protected
   
• Paper records (if any) are stored securely
   
• Access is limited to the therapist only
   

Records are retained in line with professional and legal requirements. Brief session notes are usually kept for up to 7 years after the end of therapy. 

All personal and session information is confidential. Personal data will not be shared with third parties except:

• Where there is a legal obligation (e.g., risk of serious harm, court order)
   
• Where you give explicit consent
   

Where possible, any such need would be discussed with you first. 

Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Ask for access to your personal information
   
• Request correction of inaccurate information
   
• Request erasure of your data where appropriate
   
• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
   
• Request a copy of your therapy notes (unless restricted by professional requirements)
   

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at senseofselfpsychotherapy@gmail.com

This privacy policy relates to how your personal data is used for therapy work and client communications. Any cookie or web‑tracking data collected via this website is handled separately and will follow an on‑site cookie policy or banner declaration when you first visit the site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal or professional requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with a revision date.