Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer:

ACHLA Counselling

Last updated: June 1st, 2025

ACHLA Counselling is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you share is handled safely and respectfully. This policy outlines how I collect, store, and use your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

ACHLA Counselling is run by Alison Huckle, an Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.
Contact:
📧 ali@achlacounselling.com

2. What I Collect

I may collect the following information:

Your name, contact number, and email address
Information you share in therapy or supervision
Session notes and brief records
Emails or texts between us
Anonymous website analytics (e.g., site visits)

3. Why I Collect It

This information helps me:

Arrange and deliver counselling/supervision sessions
Respond to enquiries
Maintain ethical and legal records
Keep in touch regarding your appointments or practice

4. How I Store Your Data

Paper notes are stored in a locked, secure location
Digital information is stored on password-protected devices
Your data is never shared without your permission unless legally required (e.g. safeguarding or court orders)

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

View the data I hold about you
Request corrections
Ask for your data to be deleted (unless I’m required to keep it by law or ethical guidelines)
Withdraw your consent at any time

6. Cookies and Website Data

This website may use cookies to monitor basic anonymous activity (e.g. number of visits). You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about your data or this policy, please contact me directly:
📧 ali@achlacounselling.com