Privacy Policy

Muslim Psych Therapy is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal and sensitive information in a respectful, ethical, and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and applicable New South Wales regulations.

1. Who We Are

Muslim Psych Therapy is an Australia-based psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching service, operating primarily online and headquartered in New South Wales, Australia. Services provided fall within the scope of psychotherapy, counselling, and therapeutic coaching.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Contact details (email, phone number, address)
  • Emergency contact details

Health and Sensitive Information

  • Counselling- and psychotherapy-related information
  • Personal history relevant to therapeutic support
  • Intake questionnaires and assessment responses
  • Session notes and care-related records
This information is considered sensitive information under Australian privacy law and is collected only where reasonably necessary and with your consent.

Technical Information

  • Website usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, device data)
  • Online enquiry and form submissions

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:
  • Submit enquiries or intake forms
  • Book or attend psychotherapy, counselling, or coaching sessions
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or online platforms
  • Use our website or digital services

 

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your information to:
  • Provide psychotherapy, counselling, and therapeutic coaching services
  • Conduct intake assessments and plan appropriate support
  • Communicate with you regarding services and appointments
  • Maintain accurate and secure client records
  • Meet legal, ethical, and administrative obligations

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your information.
Your information may only be disclosed:
  • With your explicit consent
  • Where required or authorised by law
  • Where there is a serious and imminent risk to your safety or the safety of others
  • To authorised third-party service providers (e.g. secure practice management or telehealth platforms), under confidentiality and data-protection obligations

Crisis, Safety, and Emergency Situations

In rare and exceptional circumstances, Muslim Psych Therapy may need to disclose limited personal or sensitive information without your consent in order to protect your safety or the safety of others.
This may occur where there is a serious and imminent risk of harm, or where immediate assistance is required. In such situations, information may be shared with appropriate emergency or support services, which may include ambulance services, police, crisis response services, or other relevant authorities.
Only information reasonably necessary to assist in managing the situation will be disclosed, such as your name, contact details, or other relevant information available at the time.
Where possible and appropriate, efforts will be made to discuss this with you before any disclosure occurs.

6. Storage and Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure, including:
  • Secure digital record-keeping systems
  • Restricted access to client information
  • Use of reputable, privacy-compliant online platforms

 

7. Access and Correction

You may request:
  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Requests must be made in writing and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Although Muslim Psych Therapy operates from Australia, some digital services (such as cloud-based software or telehealth platforms) may store information on servers located outside Australia. Reasonable steps are taken to ensure your information is handled consistently with Australian privacy standards.

9. Website Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience. These tools do not collect identifiable counselling or therapy content.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your information has been handled, please contact us directly. We aim to resolve all privacy concerns promptly and respectfully.

11. Changes to This Policy

If you have concerns about how your information has been handled, please contact us directly. We aim to resolve all privacy concerns promptly and respectfully.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact:
Muslim Psych Therapy
Email: support@muslimpsychtherapy.com.au
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
We provide evidence-informed, faith-aligned and culturally-sensitive psychological support and therapeutic mentoring tailored to the needs of Muslim Clients, Empowering you with clarity, resilience, and compassionate care at every step.

Contact

Email : support@muslimpsychtherapy.com.au

Disclaimer: The services provided by Muslim Psych Therapy are Professional , evidence-based, and confidential. They are not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care. We do not provide emergency or urgent crisis support. We do not specialise in providing forensic reports for court, academic exemption or for insurance purposes.

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