Your information

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Protecting your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you visit this website or engage with my psychology services.

I am committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

What information is collected?

Depending on your interaction with this website or my practice, I may collect:

  • Your name, date of birth, and contact details
  • Emergency contact information
  • Referral information from healthcare providers
  • Information relating to your health, wellbeing, and treatment
  • Medicare details where applicable
  • Payment and billing information
  • Information you provide when contacting me

Health information is considered sensitive information and is collected only where necessary to provide psychological services.

Why is your information collected?

Your information is collected to:

  • Provide psychological assessment and treatment
  • Manage appointments
  • Process payments and Medicare claims
  • Meet professional and legal obligations
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare providers where consent has been provided

How is your information stored?

Client records are stored securely using password-protected electronic practice management systems.

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

Will my information be shared?

Your information will remain confidential unless:

  • You provide consent for information to be shared
  • Disclosure is required by law
  • There is a serious risk of harm to you or another person
  • Information is required by a court or legal authority
  • Mandatory reporting obligations apply

Where appropriate, I will discuss any required disclosure with you.

Website information

This website may collect limited information through cookies or analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience. This may include:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Device type
  • Browser information

Accessing or correcting your information

You may request access to your personal information or ask for corrections if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete. Requests should be made in writing.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is managed, please contact me.

I am committed to maintaining your privacy and providing psychological care within a safe, respectful, and confidential environment.