Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The Centre Within Counselling is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a safe, secure, and transparent way, in line with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

Who I am

The Centre Within Counselling is a private counselling service operated by Yasmin Ahmed, a fully qualified integrative counsellor offering online therapy across the UK. Contact:

hello@thecentrewithincounselling.co.uk

Data Controller

I am the Data Controller responsible for your personal information.

What information I collect

Name and contact details; enquiry information; counselling session content; session notes;

appointment details; emergency contact details (if provided); payment information (if applicable).

How I use your information

To respond to enquiries, manage appointments, provide counselling services, maintain records, and meet legal/professional obligations. Information is not shared unless required by law or there is a serious risk of harm.

Confidentiality

All sessions are confidential with limits: risk of harm, safeguarding concerns, or legal obligations. Client work is discussed anonymously in professional supervision.

How your data is stored

Data is stored securely using password-protected devices and secure systems.

How long your data is kept

Records are kept for up to 7 years after the end of therapy, then securely deleted.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. You may contact

hello@thecentrewithincounselling.co.uk. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Cookies

This website may use basic cookies for functionality. No personal data is collected without consent.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated. The latest version will always be available on the website.