Will the school counselor tell my parents?

Ultimately, cutting is a form of self-harm, and best practice and the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors advise school counselors to inform parents/guardians so they have the opportunity to intervene.

Can you ask your therapist to not tell your parents?

Psychologists generally can’t contact anyone else without your written consent. If you have specific concerns about confidentiality or what information a psychologist is legally required to disclose, discuss it with your psychologist. He or she will be happy to help you understand your rights.

How confidential is Counselling?

All counselling is confidential subject to the constraints of English law and ethical practice. Your counsellor has a legal duty to report anything to do with terrorism or acts of terror. If you were to disclose matters involving a serious/life-threatening risk of harm to self or others, they might have to act on it.

Should I talk to a school counselor or my parents?

You can talk to a school counselor. As long as you aren’t coming across as very suicidal, they will not tell your parents anything, especially if you ask them not to. They are required to keep your confidentiality, as long as they don’t feel you will harm yourself or others.

Can a school psychologist talk to my child without my consent?

Schools usually have educational/school pyschologists on staff and they do not need your permission to talk to your child. Often times, it is to assess if the child is suffering at home, or needs protection from the parents, so no, they don’t need the parent present.

Can a minor consent to counseling without parental consent?

It passed and is will be law at the beginning of next year. It provides for a minor (no age limit specified) to consent for mental health counseling with a professional without parental notification. It applies only to counseling and not to medications (something I supported in my testimony).

How can I talk to a therapist without my parents finding out?

You can contact a local therapist. Since “the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and psychotherapist” you can feel safe that they won’t tell anyone whatever you share with them. You can ask them not to tell your parents and they should respect your desire.