Should I be
worried about the limits of confidentiality?
Generally clients of
counselling services find the level of confidentiality more than adequate.
Often the worry about disclosure lessens when the client has had a chance to
discuss the problem. When the counsellor speaks to others, it is usually
because the client wishes them to know; disclosures made against the clients
wishes are extremely rare.
However, if you are worried about the
implications of any breach of confidentiality you may wish to:
Speak to a counsellor in general terms first in order to see how their
Code of Ethics may apply to your particular situation.
Get yourself anonymous help through a telephone line. There are some
links on other parts of this site. Otherwise the Samaritans (0345 909090)
can be a very good starting point for the number of other help-lines.
