Counselling Confidentiality & the Law for Student Therapists

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🧠 What does the law actually say about confidentiality in therapy? In this video, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain what student counsellors and practising therapists need to know about legal and ethical disclosures, contracts, and informed consent. A must-watch for anyone navigating counselling practice in the UK.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔ What confidentiality really means in a counselling setting
✔ The difference between legally required and discretionary disclosures
✔ UK-specific laws: terrorism, money laundering, subpoenas
✔ When to break confidentiality, and when not to
✔ Why safeguarding, suicide risk, and child protection aren’t always mandatory
✔ How to protect yourself legally and ethically through clear contracting
✔ Real-world tips for students preparing for placement or assessment

🎓 Timestamps:
00:00 – Why confidentiality matters for student therapists
01:40 – What is informed consent?
03:15 – When the law requires you to break confidentiality
05:00 – What counts as drug trafficking or terrorism disclosures
06:30 – What subpoenas mean for your client notes
08:10 – Discretionary disclosures: suicide, safeguarding, harm
10:00 – The legal power of a good counselling contract
11:45 – Misconceptions that lead to client complaints
13:00 – What GDPR means for client data and contact details
14:30 – Keeping your legal knowledge up to date

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