All counselling is confidential subject to the constraints of English law and ethical practice. Unless you were to disclose something such as knowledge of terrorist activities or matters involving life-threatening risk, confidentiality would be preserved. No one would normally be informed that you were attending counselling without your prior knowledge and consent and it would not go on your medical records.
If you are coming as a couple, and I see you individually, nothing said in the individual sessions would be repeated in the context of you as a couple.
In situations where a third-party is paying, no information would be passed on to them except confirmation of the number of sessions, for invoice purposes.
Like all counsellors, I do have a clinical supervisor who is there to help me help you. I would discuss with them issues that arise in therapy, but you would not be identified beyond your first name so confidentiality is preserved.
Full details of the constraints of confidentiality would be explained during the first session and you would be given the opportunity to discuss any concerns you have with me then. You're also very welcome to call me, prior to making an appointment, to discuss any concerns you have.
