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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02/07/2026


At Wellbeing with Charlie, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us or use our counselling services.


Who We Are

Wellbeing with Charlie is operated by:

Charlotte Rawlingson MBACP
Trading as Wellbeing with Charlie
Email: hello@wellbeingwithcharlie.co.uk
Website: www.wellbeingwithcharlie.co.uk

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the details above.

  

What Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:


Information you provide

  • Name      
  • Email      address 
  • Telephone      number 
  • Information      submitted through contact forms 
  • Information      provided when booking counselling sessions 
  • Any      information you choose to share in enquiries 


Counselling Clients

If you choose to work with us, we may also collect sensitive personal information (known as Special Category Data), including information relating to:

  • Mental      health 
  • Physical      health where relevant 
  • Family      circumstances 
  • Personal      history 
  • Emergency      contact details 
  • GP      details (with your consent where appropriate) 

This information is only collected where necessary to provide safe and ethical counselling services.

  

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond      to enquiries 
  • Arrange      appointments 
  • Deliver      counselling services 
  • Maintain      accurate client records 
  • Send      information you have requested 
  • Improve      our website and services 
  • Meet      our legal and professional obligations 

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

  

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your      consent 
  • Performance      of a contract 
  • Legitimate      interests 
  • Legal      obligation 

Where we process health information or other Special Category Data, we do so in accordance with Article 9 of UK GDPR and only where appropriate safeguards are in place.

  

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a fundamental part of counselling.

Everything discussed during counselling sessions will remain confidential except where:

  • there      is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others 
  • disclosure      is required by law 
  • safeguarding      concerns arise involving a child or vulnerable adult 
  • information      is requested by a court 

Where possible, confidentiality will always be discussed with you before any information is shared.

  

How We Store Your Information

Your information is stored securely using password-protected systems and appropriate security measures.

Paper records (if used) are kept securely in locked storage.

Electronic records are protected by encrypted devices and secure cloud storage where applicable.

Only authorised individuals have access to your information.

  

How Long We Keep Information

General enquiries that do not become clients are normally deleted within 12 months.

Counselling records are retained in accordance with professional guidance and insurance requirements, typically for 7 years after your final session, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

After this period, records are securely destroyed.

  

Website Analytics & Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your experience.

Cookies help us understand how visitors use the website and allow us to improve our content.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

  

Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, the information you provide is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

We will never add you to a mailing list without your permission.

  

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party providers including:

  • Website      hosting provider 
  • Google      Analytics 
  • Google      Maps 
  • Email      provider 
  • Online      booking software 

These providers process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

  

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access      your personal information 
  • Request      correction of inaccurate information 
  • Request      deletion where appropriate 
  • Restrict      processing 
  • Object      to processing 
  • Request      data portability 
  • Withdraw      consent where processing is based on consent 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

  

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

  

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised update date.

   

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