GDPR: Protecting your data

Forrestall Counselling is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ethical standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). We collect and process personal information such as contact details, health information relevant to your counselling sessions, billing information, and session notes primarily to provide and manage our counselling services, ensure compliance with legal obligations, and improve the quality of our services. We only share your data with your consent or when necessary for legal reasons or professional consultation, adhering strictly to confidentiality agreements.

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Your privacy is important to us, and you have several rights under the GDPR, including accessing, correcting, deleting, or restricting the use of your personal data. We ensure to protect your data securely and retain it only as long as necessary for counselling purposes and for compliance with legal requirements. For more information about how we manage your personal data or to exercise your rights, please contact us at nikki@forrestallcounselling.co.uk. Updates to our privacy policy will be posted on our website, so we encourage you to review it periodically.​​