CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality Agreement
This Confidentiality Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between you, the Student (i.e., an individual receiving psychological counseling) and Ms. Preeti Mehra, Psychologist (hereinafter referred to as "the Psychologist/Counselor").
1. Confidential Information
All personal, psychological, emotional, or medical information shared by the Student with the Psychologist/Counselor during the course of counseling sessions shall be treated as strictly confidential. This information will not be disclosed to any third party without the Student’s explicit written consent, except under the circumstances outlined in Section 2 below.
2. Limits of Confidentiality
a. Safety Concerns:
If the Student is at risk of causing harm to themselves or others, the Psychologist/Counselor is ethically and legally obligated to inform appropriate authorities or individuals (such as emergency contacts, law enforcement, or health professionals) to ensure safety.
b. Legal Obligations:
Confidential information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to a valid court order.
3. Exceptions
This confidentiality agreement does not apply to:
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Information that is already publicly available or becomes so through no fault of the Psychologist/Counselor.
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Internal consultations with clinical supervisors or professionals involved in the Student’s care, provided they are bound by confidentiality.
4. Consent
Any disclosure not covered by the exceptions listed in this Agreement shall require prior written consent from the Student.
5. Duration of Confidentiality
The obligation to maintain confidentiality continues even after counseling services end, for a reasonable period, as required by professional ethical standards and applicable law.
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Union Territory of Delhi, India.
7. Changes to the Agreement
The Psychologist/Counselor may revise this Agreement if needed. Students will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of services will indicate acceptance of the revised terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By engaging in counseling services with MS. Preeti Mehra, the Student acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Confidentiality Agreement.
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