Privacy Policy

Dr Joanna Murphy – Jungian Analysis & Psychotherapy
Website: drjomurphy.co.uk

Effective date: 1 June 2026

Privacy Policy

Dr Joanna Murphy is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This privacy policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or make contact regarding psychotherapy or Jungian analysis services.

Who is responsible for your data

Dr Joanna Murphy
Jungian Analysis & Psychotherapy
Email: drjoannamurphy@gmail.com

Dr Joanna Murphy is the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

What information may be collected

Information collected may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Information you choose to include in contact form submissions or emails
  • Technical website usage information such as IP address, browser type, and cookies

If you become a client, additional personal and clinical information may be collected as part of professional practice requirements.

How your information is used

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Arrange consultations or appointments
  • Provide psychotherapy or Jungian analysis services
  • Maintain appropriate professional records
  • Comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations

Your information will not be sold or shared for marketing purposes.

Legal basis for processing

Personal data is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interests
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Special category health-related information is processed only where necessary for the provision of therapeutic services and in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Confidentiality

All therapeutic communications are treated confidentially, subject to legal and professional exceptions, including where there is risk of serious harm or where disclosure is required by law. Please see “practicalities and fees” for specific information about confidentiality in analysis, including clinical supervision, and how you will be contacted in the event of Dr Joanna Murphy’s incapacity.

Data storage and security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information.

Information submitted through this website is transmitted electronically and stored securely.

How long information is retained

Enquiry emails may be retained for administrative purposes.

Client records are retained in accordance with professional and legal requirements, normally for seven years after the last session of analysis.

Cookies

This website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functioning.

If analytics or additional cookies are used, users will be informed where required.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request erasure where applicable
  • The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office

The ICO website is available at https://ico.org.uk

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Dr Joanna Murphy
Email: drjoannamurphy@gmail.com

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be published on this website.