Stephen Giles MSW, RSW.

Therapy for Marriage, Couples and Individuals

Privacy & Policy

General Confidentiality & Privacy Policy


I am required by provincial privacy legislation to safeguard your health information.

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

  • Suspected abuse of a child or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
  • If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the authorities.
  • If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
  • Legal action against me.

 

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