Therapists

What is a Data Processing Agreement? A data processing agreement (DPA) is a legally binding document to be entered into between the controller and the processor in writing or in electronic form. It regulates the particularities of data processing – such as its scope and purpose – as well as the relationship between the controller … Read More about Does Your Private Practice Need a Data Processing Agreement?

Does your private practice have a GDPR compliant Therapy Agreement? Establishing and enforcing rules can be intimidating, but it’s the client’s right to know the terms and conditions of the therapy they’re investing in. Agreeing on things in advance also creates a solid foundation of trust and respect from which therapy can begin. So, where … Read More about What is a Therapy Agreement?

Digital Delivery of Mental Health Therapies: A guide to the benefits and challenges and making it work  Edited By Dr Hannah Wilson Due for publication in February  2021 by JKP – Sarah was very honoured to be asked to contribute to this edited book by Dr Hannah Wilson, Sarah has written the chapter on ‘Delivery … Read More about Digital Delivery of Mental Health Therapies: A guide to the benefits and challenges, and making it work

What would happen to your clients and the confidential aspects of your private practice in the unexpected event of your death, serious illness or incapacity? I know it’s a rather morbid question, and nobody wants to consider these things, but as therapists we have a professional and ethical duty to our clients to make adequate … Read More about What is a Therapeutic Will and Why Do You Need One?

General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR was a mandated requirement from the EU governing body. All member states signed up, including the UK, and it was subsequently written into UK law under the updated Data Protection Act 2018. EU GDPR is obviously an EU Regulation. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that the … Read More about GDPR for Therapists – What’s Changed Post-Brexit?