This section outlines the policy of Shifa Rose Therapy with regard to the use of social media and electronic information. If you, as a client, have questions about any aspect please do ask. As the world of technology is constantly changing this document is likely to be updated regularly and the latest version will always be available on my website.
Friending
I do not accept friend or contact requests from former or current clients on any social networking site as this can not only compromise your confidentiality (eg if another of my friends saw that you were a friend they may wonder how we know each other) but would also blur the boundary of the therapeutic relationship.
Following
Whilst you are of course free to follow my business accounts, I do not reply to comments and I do not respond to direct messaging for security purposes.
Interacting
Please do not use public ways of contact (e.g. @replies or tagging) again because of the potential for this to compromise your confidentiality. You may use, WhatsApp or email to discuss appointment times or other logistics but not therapeutic issues. The latter cannot be kept secure.
Use of AI and Zoom transcripts
I will seek your permission each session to transcribe the session on zoom. This automatically feeds to AI to generate a summary of each session. You are free to decline permission for the transcription.
Business review sites
You may find my name on business review sites but I have not asked to be on these. Businesses do not get a choice. Clients are free to post whatever they choose and due to confidentiality I cannot comment on anything that is posted. Indeed, anyone (including a competitor) can post anything so it is advisable to be aware that reviews (good or bad) may not be representative of the views of real clients.
It is considered unethical by some of my professional bodies (NSTT and UKCP) to publish testimonials and so you will not find any testimonials posted by me, nor will I ever ask you for one.
Location-based services
If you use location-based services on your phone you should be aware that others may surmise that you are a therapy client if you are seen as “checking in” at my address.
It is preferable to use email only for logistical contact (e.g. to get a reminder of an appointment time) due to the inherent insecurity of email. If you wish to engage in “email therapy” then please use a password protected word document to contain what you wish to say. I can set this up for you if you need it.
Phone
As above, WhatsApp messaging may be used for contact about appointment times. Whether phoning or texting, please only do so between the hours of 8am and 7pm.