The counselling and psychotherapy practice at The Lighthouse – Le Phare in Kemptville follows very strict ethical standards and takes place according to the standards established in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario guide. It also complies with the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Confidentiality is of utmost importance at The Lighthouse – Le Phare in Kemptville. It is an intrinsic element of the offered services. All information collected during the sessions are considered confidential and cannot be disclosed to a third party unless the client provides written permission. Without this written permission, we will not transmit any information about you or your file to anybody. However, as stipulated in the legislation and the above-named codes of ethics, the confidentiality rule does not apply in the following cases:

1. when there is imminent danger that you hurt yourself, or end your life;
2. when there is imminent danger that you hurt or wish to hurt another person (the person at risk must be informed thereof);
3. when you believe that a child under the age of 16 or a senior citizen (65 and older) is victim of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) or neglect;
4. in a case where there is a court order or an examination by a designated professional order;
5. in a case of sexual abuse or harassment inflicted by a professional health care provider.

For more information about professional ethics and confidentiality, you can consult the website of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the CCPA Code of Ethics.