Privacy Notice

Last updated: 16 July 2026

This Privacy Notice explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use this website or contact me about counselling.

I am committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

Arian Aseeley

Email: arian.aseeley.therapy@gmail.com

Website: https://arianaseeley.com

What information I collect

If you contact me, I may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your telephone number

  • Information you choose to include in your enquiry

  • Appointment information if you book through Calendly

If you choose to include information about your physical or mental health in your enquiry, I will handle this information with particular care and only use it where necessary to respond to your enquiry and, where appropriate, to provide counselling services.

How I collect your information

I collect your information when you:

  • Complete the contact form on this website.

  • Contact me by email or telephone.

  • Book an appointment through Calendly.

Why I use your information

I use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiry.

  • Determine whether I am able to offer an initial consultation or whether another service may be more appropriate.

  • Arrange an initial consultation.

  • Provide counselling services if you become a client.

  • Manage appointments.

  • Comply with my legal, ethical and professional obligations.

Lawful basis for processing

I process your personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage my practice.

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to provide counselling services requested by you.

  • Legal obligation – where I must comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

If you choose to include information about your physical or mental health in your enquiry, I will only use this information where necessary to respond to your enquiry and, where appropriate, to provide counselling services.

Who I share your information with

Your information is treated confidentially.

I may use trusted service providers to help me operate my practice, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Calendly (appointment scheduling)

  • My email provider

If you become a client, I may discuss my work with a qualified clinical supervisor as part of my professional and ethical responsibilities. Information shared in supervision is anonymised wherever possible and is discussed only for the purposes of professional supervision.

I do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

I will only disclose information without your consent where required by law or where there is a serious safeguarding concern.

How long I keep your information

If you enquire about counselling but do not become a client, I will normally retain your enquiry information for up to 12 months before securely deleting it.

If you become a client, information relating to your counselling will be retained in accordance with my professional and legal obligations. Further details are provided in my Client Privacy Notice.

Cookies

My website uses essential cookies to ensure it functions correctly. Where non-essential cookies are used, you will be asked for your consent before they are placed on your device.

Keeping your information secure

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion where appropriate.

  • Restrict or object to certain processing.

  • Request a copy of your personal information where applicable.

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

Complaints

If you have any concerns about how I handle your personal information, please contact me using the details above and I will do my best to resolve them.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

I may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the revised date shown above.