Confidentiality

Elssa Martinez is a Montreal psychotherapist that believes strongly in protecting her psychotherapy client's confidentiality.

Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. The best therapists always have a strong moral commitment to protecting their counselling client's anonymity. If privacy is important to you, you should know that not all psychotherapists in Quebec are legally obliged to protect your confidentiality. Only a licensed professional, such as a social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, or nurse is bound by law to protect your confidentiality in their psychotherapy practices.

If you're concerned about your rights and your therapist's responsibilities visit the Canadian Psychological Association page on Federal Privacy Legislation. Contact Elssa Martinez to discuss these matters further.