Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and confidentiality.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or contact me regarding psychotherapy, supervision, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, group therapy, or mental health workshops.

I am a psychologist registered to practise in France and Quรฉbec, Canada, and currently based in the United Kingdom.

For the purpose of data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection laws, I am responsible for the personal information you provide through this website.

2. Information I may collect

When you use this website or contact me, I may collect the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your telephone number (if provided)
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

Please avoid sharing detailed personal or sensitive information about your mental health, trauma history, or personal circumstances through the contact form. The contact form is intended for initial enquiries only.

If you begin therapy or another professional service with me, personal information will be collected and processed separately according to professional and legal requirements.

3. How I use your information

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries about therapy, supervision, workshops, or other services
  • Provide information about my practice
  • Arrange an initial conversation or appointment
  • Communicate with you regarding your enquiry

Your personal information will not be used for marketing purposes without your consent and will not be sold or shared for commercial purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing your information

Depending on the context, personal information may be processed based on:

  • Your consent, when you choose to contact me through this website
  • The steps necessary to respond to your request or establish a professional relationship
  • Legal and professional obligations related to psychological practice

Health-related information is considered sensitive personal data and is handled with particular care and confidentiality.

5. How your information is stored and protected

Information submitted through this website may be stored through secure systems used to manage website communication and email correspondence.

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

However, please be aware that no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Sharing your information

Your personal information will remain confidential and will only be shared where necessary, including:

  • When required by law
  • When necessary to protect someone from serious harm
  • With your explicit consent
  • With trusted service providers who support the operation of this website or communication systems, where applicable

Any such sharing will be limited to what is necessary.

7. International transfers

As I work across different jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, France, and Quรฉbec, Canada, some information may be processed or stored through services located in different countries.

Appropriate safeguards are used where required by applicable data protection legislation.

8. Cookies and website analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Where required, consent will be requested before placing non-essential cookies.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access your information
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information where applicable
  • The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details below.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact me at:

Email: julie.bourgain.contact@gmail.com

Name: Julie Bourgain

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or professional practice.

The latest version will always be available on this page.