Social Media Policy

Why this page exists

Social media is part of everyday life, and it inevitably overlaps with the work we do together. This page sets out how I manage that overlap to keep our therapeutic relationship as safe as possible.

These are guidelines rather than rigid rules. If anything here raises questions, bring them to a session and we can talk it through.

Social media contact

I'm active on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. I use these to share thinking about therapy and mental health in broad, general terms.

To protect our therapeutic relationship, I don't follow, connect with, or engage with current or former clients on social media. If you send me a follow request or connection, I'll decline it. Not out of rudeness, but because the boundary matters.

If we happen to cross paths in a comment section or group, I won't acknowledge that we know each other. Your privacy comes first.

Following me

You're free to follow my public accounts or read my blog. But if you find that seeing my posts affects how you feel about our work, or about me, it's worth considering stepping back. Either way, please bring it to a session. What comes up is often useful material.

My blog and public writing

I write about therapy, relationships, and mental health to help people understand how psychodynamic thinking applies to everyday life. Everything I publish is general. I never write about specific clients, and no post is directed at anyone I work with.

If you read something I've written and it resonates, or unsettles you, let me know so we can explore it together.

Searching for information

I don't Google my clients. I prefer that what I know about you comes directly from you, in the room. If you Googled me before we started working together and something came up that you have questions about, I'm happy to address it.

Direct messages

Please don't use social media to contact me about therapy. Messages sent through Instagram, LinkedIn, X, or Facebook may not be seen promptly and aren't secure. For anything related to our work, use email, phone, or WhatsApp as set out on the How I Work page.

The short version: I keep my online life and our therapeutic relationship separate, and I'd encourage you to do the same.

This policy sits alongside my Privacy Notice, which covers how your personal data is stored and protected.

Questions? Just ask in session, or get in touch.