The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
- Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which therapists are required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
- If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person, therapists must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
- If a client intends to harm himself or herself, a therapist will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety.
- If they do not cooperate, the therapist will take further measures without their permission.
- Court Order
- Litigation
