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How We Work: Ethics, Safety & Legal Standards
The Echo Society is committed to providing safe, ethical, and trauma‑informed support for those impacted by narcissistic abuse and coercive control. We operate in full alignment with UK law and professional counselling standards, including:
Data Protection & Privacy We comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, using encrypted platforms, secure storage, and clear consent practices. Learn more in our Privacy Notice and Cookies Policy.
Confidentiality & Clinical Records What you share in counselling is confidential, with legal exceptions for serious risk or safeguarding concerns. We manage clinical notes and legal requests in line with our Confidentiality Policy and Policy on Clinical Records & Legal Requests.
Safeguarding & Suitability We are committed to protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring our services are appropriate for your needs. Read our Safeguarding Policy and Your Safety & Privacy page for more on how we assess suitability and manage risk.
Accessibility & Inclusion We strive to make our services inclusive and accessible to all. See our Accessibility Policy and Equality & Diversity Policy.
Transparency & Accountability We welcome feedback and are committed to continuous improvement. If you have concerns, our Complaints Policy & Procedures outlines how to raise them safely and confidentially.
For full details, visit our Policies & Procedures page.
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