CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY | Barefoot Coaching and Counselling

Policy

Confidentiality

care & dignity

At Barefoot Coaching & Counselling, your privacy and trust are deeply respected. Everything you share within your sessions is treated with care, dignity, and strict confidentiality. Confidentiality is an essential part of creating a safe and supportive space, where you can speak openly without fear of judgement or your information being shared. What is discussed in sessions remains private, allowing you to feel secure as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. There are, however, a small number of legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality, which will always be explained clearly to you so you understand how your information is protected and when it may need to be shared for safety reasons. Your trust is at the heart of this work, and every effort is made to ensure your information is handled with the highest level of respect and professional care.

1. What is Kept Confidential

All information discussed during coaching and counselling sessions is private and will not be shared with anyone outside of Barefoot Coaching & Counselling without your consent.

This includes:

Personal stories and disclosures
Session notes
Contact details and records
Any information shared during your sessions

2. Limits to Confidentiality

Confidentiality may only be broken in rare and serious circumstances, where there is a legal or ethical obligation to do so, including:
If there is a serious and immediate risk of harm to yourself or others
If there are concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or vulnerable person
If records are required by law, subpoena, or court order
If disclosure is required under Australian law or professional duty of care
Where possible, you will be informed if this type of disclosure is required

3. Supervision

As part of ethical practice, counsellors and coaches may participate in professional supervision. This means aspects of your work may be discussed anonymously to ensure high-quality care and professional support. No identifying details are shared.