Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

I am Vanessa Christie, a psychotherapist and the data controller responsible for your personal data under UK data protection law.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

christie.vanessa@outlook.com

I collect personal information you provide, such as your name, email address and the content of your enquiry, in order to respond to enquiries and provide psychotherapy services. Limited technical information, including cookies and website usage data, may also be collected when you visit this website.

Your information is used for communication, arranging appointments, providing therapy services and managing payments. The lawful bases for processing your data are consent, contractual necessity and legitimate interest.

If you choose to work with me, some information shared during sessions may be considered special category data under UK GDPR. This information is handled with additional care and confidentiality.

Sessions may take place online using secure platforms such as Zoom. Payments are made via bank transfer and I do not store your full financial details.

All personal information is treated confidentially and will only be disclosed where required by law, where there is a professional duty to do so, or where there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others.

Your data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes. It may be processed by trusted third-party providers, including email services, video conferencing platforms and banking services, where necessary to provide services securely and effectively.

Enquiry data is typically retained for up to one year. Client records are retained in accordance with professional, insurance and legal requirements.

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to help the site function correctly and to understand how visitors use the website. You can manage cookie preferences through the website cookie banner.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used to help keep your personal information secure.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of your personal data, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the services provided.