Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Soundings Therapy ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect through this website, why we collect it, and how it's used, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
Who we are
Soundings Therapy is a counselling and psychotherapy practice run by Brona Russell, based in Kilmainhamwood, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 A4E0. For any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
Phone: (087) 6574 527
What information we collect
When you use the booking form on this website, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Any additional information you choose to include in your message, which may include details about the reason for your enquiry
Please be mindful that anything you share in the booking form, including details about your mental health or personal circumstances, is treated as special category data under GDPR. We only collect what you choose to share, and we don't ask for sensitive information through the form itself.
Why we collect it
We use this information solely to:
Respond to your enquiry
Arrange your free consultation or a counselling session
Maintain records relevant to your care, in line with professional and ethical obligations as a member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
Legal basis for processing
Where you submit the booking form, we rely on your consent to process your contact details. Where information relates to your health or personal circumstances, we rely on your explicit consent, given by voluntarily providing that information to arrange therapy.
How long we keep your information
Client records, including any information gathered through initial contact, are retained in line with IACP guidelines and professional standards for therapeutic records. Enquiries that don't lead to ongoing counselling are kept only as long as necessary to respond to you, and are deleted after a reasonable period.
Who we share your information with
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information may only be disclosed:
Where required by law
In the context of clinical supervision, without identifying details, as part of standard professional practice
Where there is a serious risk to your safety or the safety of others, in line with professional and legal obligations
Website hosting and cookies
This website is built on Framer. Framer may process limited technical data (such as IP address) as part of hosting the site. You can read Framer's own privacy policy here: https://www.framer.com/legal/privacy/
We do not use Google Analytics, advertising cookies, or any other tracking or marketing tools on this website.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data, where applicable
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (dataprotection.ie) if you have concerns about how your data is handled
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is used, please contact Brona directly at brona.soundingstherapy@gmail.com or (087) 6574 527.