Confidentiality is of the upmost importance in creating a safe setting and appropriate conditions for the work of psychotherapy and counselling to take place. Confidentiality is only ever broken in very exceptional and specific circumstances if there is a risk of harm to self or other. I comply with the code of ethics of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists) and the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). Psychotherapists and Counsellors are required by these organisations to undergo regular review by a senior colleague to ensure professional standards are maintained and commit to a programme of continued professional development.