Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how Grounded Path Counselling ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses and protects any personal information you provide when using this website or contacting me about counselling services.
What information I collect
When you use the contact form on this website, I collect your name, email address, optional phone number, and the content of your message. I do not collect any other personal data through this website.
How I use your information
The information you provide is used solely to respond to your enquiry and, if you become a client, to manage our therapeutic relationship. I will never sell, share or pass your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Confidentiality
All information shared within a counselling relationship is held in strict confidence in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. The only exceptions are where there is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others, or where I am required by law to disclose information.
Data retention
Contact enquiries are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your message. Client records are retained for a period of seven years following the end of our work together, in line with professional guidance.
Your rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of any personal data I hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected].
Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies required for the site to function. No tracking or advertising cookies are used.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page. Last updated: July 2026.