What do I need to share?
A number of questions will be asked to try to gather information to make a plan for therapy. At no stage must you tell your psychologist something you don’t want to or are not ready to. You can always tell your psychologist you would like to skip that question or not talk about a particular subject.
However, it is important to note that holding back can lead to longer lasting therapy because the plan you make with your therapist in the beginning may be missing valuable detail.
Consent and confidentiality
All personal information gathered by the psychologist during the provision of the psychological service is for the purpose of providing you with the best possible treatment.
No information collected or discussed will be disclosed except when:
Charter for clients
All psychologists are legally required to be registered in Australia, which means your psychologist is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Your psychologist is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the largest professional organisation for psychologists in Australia.
These safeguards mean that your psychologist is properly trained and ensures that you receive high quality, ethical service.
All psychologists are legally required to be registered in Australia, which means your psychologist is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Your psychologist is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the largest professional organisation for psychologists in Australia. These safeguards mean that your psychologist is properly trained and ensures that you receive high quality, ethical service.
Note:
If you have any concerns about the above matters, discuss them with your psychologist. If you have concerns about the conduct of your psychologist, you may call either the Psychology Board of Australia on 1300 419 495, or the Australian Psychological Society on (03) 8662 3300.
See the Charter for clients of APS psychologists for up-to-date information.