Starting therapy for the first time can be intimidating. Talking about things we have never said out loud before or that we avoid talking about can push many people out of their comfort zone. Particularly if you are a person with a public persona, it can be difficult to trust that a therapist will guard your stories and experiences. I have had experience working with people from the entertainment industry, politics, and journalism. I understand that being able to trust me with your experiences and life story is key to therapy.
Counselling Psychologists are trained to ensure confidentiality for all clients. Confidentiality can only be broken where there is a high risk of harm (either to yourself or others) or a legal requirement to do so, and even then a psychologist would only share the absolutely necessary information. One of the cornerstones of therapy is that you can trust that this is a safe space where the psychologist will protect and hold what you talk about.
Overall, the most important thing about confidentiality in therapy is that you can trust what you say in a session will be kept safe. It may take time to build that trust within in the therapy sessions and I think it is important we always work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. If talking about ‘safer’ topics during the beginning sessions feels more comfortable then that is what we will talk about. There is no rushing therapy and if you don’t feel safe then it will really affect how well therapy can work. I will ensure you have the time to get to know me and, hopefully, trust me.
If you’re ready to take the first step (or perhaps a continuing step) on your therapeutic journey, please contact me now.