Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide through your use of this website, www.tonyhenley.co.uk, or when contacting or working with us directly.
By using this website, you confirm that you are over 13 years of age.
Who We Are
Tony Henley, trading as Lifeworks Counselling, is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Registration Number: ZA754887
Email: tony@tonyhenley.co.uk
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Name and contact details
- Date of birth
- GP or emergency contact details
- Information shared during therapy sessions
- Website usage data through cookies or analytics
How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide counselling and psychotherapy services
- Maintain appropriate clinical records
- Meet legal, ethical, and professional obligations
Confidentiality
Everything discussed in therapy is treated confidentially. However, confidentiality may need to be broken where there is:
- Risk of serious harm to yourself or others
- Safeguarding concerns
- A legal requirement or court order
Where possible, this would be discussed with you first.
Storage and Retention
Your information is stored securely using password-protected systems and secure storage methods.
Records are retained in line with professional and legal requirements, typically for 7 years after therapy ends, and then securely destroyed.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at:
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Tony Henley
Lifeworks Counselling
tony@tonyhenley.co.uk
