Confidentiality

Confidentiality is an important part of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic space for your child.

Children need to know that they can express themselves freely in the playroom without worrying that everything they say or do will be reported back to their parents. For this reason, I respect the child's privacy and do not share the details of their individual sessions.

At parent meetings, I provide general feedback about the therapeutic process, including themes that may be emerging, areas of progress, and ways you can support your child at home. I may also discuss behaviours or emotional patterns that are relevant to your child's wellbeing, while protecting the personal details of their play.

This balance allows parents to remain informed and involved, while giving the child the sense of safety and trust they need to engage meaningfully in therapy.

When confidentiality may need to be broken

While confidentiality is respected, your child's safety is always the priority. I will contact you or the appropriate caregiver if I have serious concerns that your child:

• Is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed

• Is hurting or intends to hurt someone else

• Is expressing thoughts, intentions or plans to hurt themselves

• Is at significant risk of harm or requires additional protection or support

In these circumstances, information will be shared only as necessary to help ensure the child's safety and wellbeing.

Confidentiality is not about keeping parents in the dark — it is about creating a space where children feel safe enough to be honest, while ensuring that parents remain an important part of their child's support system.