The therapist is legally obliged to keep records, because this is necessary to monitor the progress of the process.
The file is and remains the property of the therapist.
Ten years after completion of the therapeutic process, the file will be destroyed.
Third parties may not view the file unless you have given written permission to do so.
You can view your file, but you cannot take it with you. If you wish, you can submit this request in writing. The therapist makes access possible at short notice, unless there are compelling reasons to refuse access.
Your data is kept safely in a locked room and is further secured on the computer with a password.
Secrecy
The therapist is obliged to maintain confidentiality of all confidential information that she has received from the client or from another source in the context of the Therapy.
Your data will therefore not be provided to third parties, not even to close family. Data will only be released after you have given permission for this.
The only exception is if this confidentiality endangers your own safety or that of others. In these cases, the therapist may be forced to consult with, for example, the GP or another professional.
Consultation with third parties
For proper treatment, it may be necessary to consult with other practitioners involved in your situation (psychologist, social work, general practitioner, etc.) You must give written permission for this, otherwise this consultation is not possible due to professional secrecy described above.
This contact with other practitioners often consists of a letter or email stating the reason for registration and the purpose of the treatment. After completion, the practitioner will receive a message about the date of completion and the result.
In a number of cases, personal or telephone contact is required to coordinate the guidance. You will always hear from the therapist if that is the case.
