Everyone has mental health
☐ True ☐ False
Mental health can change
☐ Yes ☐ No
Mental illness is:
☐ A weakness ☐ A health condition
Body and mind are connected
☐ True ☐ False
If unsafe, you should:
☐ Talk to someone ☐ Keep it secret
SLIDE 27 – KEY MESSAGE
💙 Mental health matters
💙 Support saves lives
💙 You are not alone
SLIDE 28 – THANK YOU
Thank you for learning
Any questions?
LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Your Rights
Level 1 – Easy Read
UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸
Slide 2: Why Safety Matters
Counselling should be:
- Safe
- Private
- Respectful
You have rights when you use counselling services.
Slide 3: What is Confidentiality?
- What you say is kept private
- Your counsellor does not share information without a reason
- There are a few legal exceptions
Slide 4: When Information May Be Shared
Information may be shared if:
- Someone is in serious danger
- A child or vulnerable adult is at risk
- The law requires it
Your counsellor should explain this clearly.
Slide 5: Data Protection – UK 🇬🇧
UK laws include:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act 2018
You have the right to:
- Know how your data is used
- See your records
- Ask for mistakes to be corrected
Slide 6: Freedom and Rights – UK 🇬🇧
Protected by the Human Rights Act 1998:
- Your privacy
- Freedom of expression
- Liberty and security
These rights can be enforced in court.
Slide 7: Information Access – UK 🇬🇧
Freedom of Information Act 2000:
- Allows people to ask public services for information
- Helps keep services open and honest
Slide 8: Data Protection – USA 🇺🇸
Includes:
- State privacy laws (e.g. CCPA in California)
- Federal privacy rules
You may have the right to:
- Know what data is collected
- Ask for data to be deleted
- Say no to data being sold
Slide 9: Freedom and Privacy – USA 🇺🇸
The U.S. Constitution protects:
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of belief
- Protection from unfair searches
These rights help you speak openly in counselling.
Slide 10: Access to Records – USA 🇺🇸
- You can ask to see your counselling records
- FOIA applies to public agencies
- May not apply to private counsellors
Slide 11: Level 1 Summary
- You have the right to privacy, safety, and clear information
- You can always ask questions
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Level 2 – Easy Read
Slide 2: Building on Level 1
- Legal responsibilities
- Differences between UK and USA
- Counselling boundaries
Slide 3: UK Data Rights 🇬🇧
You can:
- Request access to your data
- Ask for corrections
- Ask for data to be erased
- Object to how data is used
Slide 4: UK Counselling Responsibilities 🇬🇧
Counsellors must:
- Keep records secure
- Only share information when required by law
- Explain confidentiality clearly
Slide 5: USA Data Rights 🇺🇸
Rights depend on state laws.
You may:
- See what data is held
- Request deletion
- Opt out of data sharing
Slide 6: Mandatory Reporting 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Counsellors must report:
- Child abuse
- Serious risk of harm
They should talk to you before sharing, if possible.
Slide 7: Freedom in Therapy 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
You have the right to:
- Speak openly
- Share feelings
- Ask questions
Counselling should never silence you.
Slide 8: Accessing Your Information
You can:
- Ask for copies of records
- Ask how information is stored
- Ask who can see your data
Slide 9: Key Differences – UK vs USA
- UK: One national data law, strong consistent rights
- USA: State-by-state laws, rights depend on location
Slide 10: Level 2 Summary
Good counselling is:
- Safe
- Lawful
- Transparent
You deserve to feel informed and empowered.
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Level 3 – Advanced
Slide 2: HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law 🇺🇸
- Protects health information
- Limits who can see records
- Requires secure storage
Slide 3: Duty to Warn – USA 🇺🇸
Counsellors must warn authorities if someone is at serious risk of harming others.
Slide 4: Safeguarding Laws – UK 🇬🇧
Includes:
- Care Act 2014
- Children Act
These laws protect vulnerable people.
Slide 5: Professional Bodies
- UK: BACP, UKCP
- USA: ACA
These groups set ethical standards for counselling.
Slide 6: Record Keeping Ethics
- Records must be accurate
- Records must be secure
- Records must be confidential
Slide 7: Complaints & Your Rights
You can complain if:
- You feel unsafe
- Your privacy is broken
- You are treated unfairly
Slide 8: Taking Legal Action
Serious breaches may go to:
- Courts
- Regulatory bodies
Slide 9: Level 3 Summary
Advanced rights include:
- Legal protection
- Ethical safeguards
- Complaint pathways
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
- Your data is protected by law
- Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits
- You can access your information
- You have freedom to express yourself
- Always check you have understood correctly
- Ask your counsellor if unsure
NEXT STEPS FOR TRAINING PACK
- Add Easy Read symbols/icons (privacy, safety, access rights, confidentiality)
- Create Word and PDF versions
- Include Level 1–3 quiz
- Add trainer notes, prompts, and activities
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