Privacy Policy
Information collected
Dr Matthew Brown will collect information in order to provide effective therapy. For instance: contact details, psychological symptoms, history, contributing factors and results of psychological tests. As part of his code of ethics linked to the professional bodies to which he is registered, he is required to keep adequate records for at least 7 years. All information is kept securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Confidentiality
Any personal information gathered during the course of your therapy will remain strictly confidential. Without your consent, your information will not be discussed with any third party including partners, family members, GPs or other health professionals. Exceptions to confidentiality include: if your file is supoened by a court of law; if there are concerns relating to child protection issues; or if there is reason to believe that you, or someone else, may be at risk of harm. Wherever possible, any concerns of this nature would be discussed with you first.
Information collected
Dr Matthew Brown will collect information in order to provide effective therapy. For instance: contact details, psychological symptoms, history, contributing factors and results of psychological tests. As part of his code of ethics linked to the professional bodies to which he is registered, he is required to keep adequate records for at least 7 years. All information is kept securely and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Confidentiality
Any personal information gathered during the course of your therapy will remain strictly confidential. Without your consent, your information will not be discussed with any third party including partners, family members, GPs or other health professionals. Exceptions to confidentiality include: if your file is supoened by a court of law; if there are concerns relating to child protection issues; or if there is reason to believe that you, or someone else, may be at risk of harm. Wherever possible, any concerns of this nature would be discussed with you first.