Ethics, Privacy & Consent

I adhere to the Code of Ethics set forth by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and follow the highest standards of professional conduct in clinical psychology practice.

My practice is guided by the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, and fidelity. These principles ensure that the well-being of clients is always the primary consideration.

I engage in regular supervision and continuing professional development to maintain and enhance my clinical competence.

Everything discussed in therapy sessions is strictly confidential. Information is not shared with anyone without your explicit written consent.

There are limited legal exceptions to confidentiality, which include situations where there is imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, suspected abuse of a child or vulnerable adult, or when required by a court order.

Session notes and records are stored securely and retained in accordance with professional guidelines and Indian law.

Before beginning therapy, you will receive comprehensive information about the therapeutic process, including the nature of treatment, potential benefits and risks, your rights, and alternative treatments available.

You have the right to ask questions, refuse or discontinue treatment at any time, and request information about your diagnosis and treatment plan.

Informed consent is an ongoing process. I will keep you informed throughout our work together and seek your agreement for any significant changes in approach.

My practice complies with the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, which protects the rights of persons with mental illness and ensures access to quality mental healthcare.

For online/tele-therapy services, I adhere to the Tele-Mental Health Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

I am registered with and follow the guidelines of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), the statutory body for regulating the training and practice of rehabilitation professionals.

When you join the community or ask for a resource on this website, I keep your email address and anything else you choose to give on that form: your first name, the line that describes you, your country. It is used only to send what you asked for: the resource, the letters (no more than two a month), and word of talks and workshops. Community signups are confirmed through a link sent to your email first, so nobody can be added to the list without access to their own inbox.

When you buy the e-book, I keep your name, email address, the country your connection came from, and the order and payment reference. Your name and order number are printed at the foot of each page of your copy, so that it is personal to you. The payment itself is taken by Razorpay; your card or bank details go to them and never reach this website. Buying the book does not add you to any list unless you tick that box separately. Order records are kept for as long as accounting and tax rules require.

These details are held by the companies that host this website and its database, send its email and take its payments, and are never sold, rented or shared with anyone else for their own use.

Every list email has a one-click unsubscribe link. Leaving takes effect straight away and covers every list. To see, correct or delete what is held about you, or to raise a concern about how it is handled, write to help.doc.rati@gmail.com.