Privacy Notice

Introduction 

I take your privacy seriously and am committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice explains how I collect, use, and store your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) guidelines.

Who I Am 

Jander de Lacerda Aguiar

45 Central Street

London EC1V 8AB

jander@bespoketherapy.uk

What Information I Collect 

To provide psychotherapy services, I collect the following information:

  • Personal details: Name, date of birth, contact information.


  • Health information: Relevant medical history, mental health details, GP contact (if applicable).


  • Session records: Brief session notes to support your therapeutic process.


  • Financial details: Payment records for invoicing purposes.


How I Use Your Information 

Your data is used for:

  • Delivering psychotherapy services.


  • Managing appointments and communications.


  • Maintaining ethical and legal records.


  • Complying with legal obligations (e.g., safeguarding concerns).


Lawful Basis for Processing Data 

I process your data based on:

  • Contract: To provide the agreed-upon psychotherapy services.


  • Legitimate interest: For record-keeping and practice management.


  • Legal obligation: When required by law (e.g. safeguarding disclosures).


  • Consent: If explicit consent is needed (e.g. for sharing information with a 3rd party).


Confidentiality and Data Sharing 

Your data is confidential. I will only share information:

  • With your explicit consent.


  • If legally required (e.g. court order, safeguarding risks).


  • If there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others.


  • With my clinical supervisor (anonymized for ethical oversight).


How Long I Keep Your Data

  • Client records are retained for seven years after the end of therapy, in line with BACP guidelines.


  • After this period, records are securely destroyed.


Your Rights 

  • Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.


  • Request corrections.


  • Request deletion (where applicable).


  • Object to or restrict processing.


  • Data portability (where relevant).


  • Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent).


How I Keep Your Data Secure 

I use secure systems for storing electronic records and keep paper records in a locked, secure location. Any data shared electronically is encrypted where possible.


Contact Information 

If you have questions about this notice or your data rights, contact: 

Jander de Lacerda Aguiar

45 Central Street

London EC1V 8AB

jander@bespoketherapy.uk

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My Professional Registration Number is: 01019209

If you have concerns about data handling, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

Updates to This Privacy Notice 

This notice may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available upon request.

Date of Last Update: 30/01/25