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Confidentiality in counseling refers to the premise that what you say to your counselor stays with his counselor. You do not expect a counselor to discuss your case sat in a restaurant with friends. In fact, this may be confidential relationship attracts people to counseling. Counselors should make efforts to protect and respect the customer privacy. This will include looking after the personal details and records of counseling sessions.
Confidentiality is taken seriously by the advisers. However, there is no such thing as absolute confidentiality and is misleading for an advisory service to understand this. There are a number of limitations that prevent full confidentiality customers and potential customers should consider.
Trustees have legal and ethical obligations that could cause a breach of confidentiality. Legally, the records can be cited, if required by law. In addition, there are some laws that require reporting of child abuse or child abuse. Here, South Australia, mandatory reporting is in place as part of the protection of Children Act 1993. Ethical decisions may have to have when you feel counsel other agencies must be involved. For example, if a client is at high risk of suicide. These cases are rare and will be discussed with the first client, provided that this is feasible.
There are other possible situations where a customer can be discussed with others. What if the client is under 18? Will their case, they spoke with the father? In such cases, the counselor should have a clear guideline of how work and confidentiality of both parents and children should be aware of the situation. If the counselor works for an organization or a health center, customer information may be shared with relevant parties. These discussions would only for business purposes, with the welfare of the customer in mind.
A final point is that counselors should be checked and this implies the discussion customer case. However, the client's identity will be protected and kept confidential supervisor within that relationship.
Copyright Julia Barnard 2008
Julia Barnard is a professional counsellor living in Adelaide, Australia. She provides an online counselling service through her website http://www.makethechange.com.au, which offers counselling at a time and place that suits you. Julia also publishes a quarterly ezine and writes articles for the website aimed at enhancing well being and promoting good mental health.
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