E-counselling Safety

Any information shared on the internet is never 100% secure but I promise to:

Use up-to-date anti-virus software and firewalls
Password protect all documents, communication and information you provide
Adhere to all recent GDPR guidance by keeping your information safe and confidential

Here are a few measures that you can take to maximise your safety:

You can choose a space where you are unlikely to be interrupted e.g. the library, a private room in your home, via your smart phone in a quiet cafe with no onlookers
Check that your computer is also up-to-date with antivirus software
Always use passwords, particularly if you use a shared computer or tablet
Keep your passwords private, particularly ones used for your emails
When you finish your counselling emails, always log out
Make a habit of using Private Browsing each time you email. It is okay to delete your browser history but doing this regularly on a shared device might encourage curiosity of other people using it
When printing emails, make sure they are stored in a private (and ideally locked) space