Effective Date: 30th July 2025

This privacy policy outlines how personal data is collected, used, and protected by The Health Psychologist and the affiliated private practice Mind Body Blossom. The policy is intended to ensure transparency and compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. About the Practice

The Health Psychologist is the professional platform of Dr Sula Windgassen, PhD, PGDip, MSc, BSc, a registered Health Psychologist offering psychological services through her private health psychology clinical practice, Mind Body Blossom, as well as educational content and wellbeing resources to the public.

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2. Data Collected and Purpose of Use

a) Booking Psychological Services

When booking an appointment or receiving psychological support through Mind Body Blossom, individuals are asked to provide personal and health-related information. This data is necessary for the delivery of safe, ethical, and effective psychological services. It may include:

• Name and contact details

• Relevant health and wellbeing information

• Information submitted through intake or consent forms

This information is used solely for clinical and administrative purposes relating to care delivery, communication, and record-keeping.

 

b) Newsletter Subscriptions

When subscribing via a form on this website, individuals provide their name and email address. These details are used to send the Sunday Newsletter. Unsubscribing is possible at any time via the link in the email or by request.

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c) Accessing Free Resources

When accessing free downloadable resources, individuals may be asked to provide contact details. These details may be used to:

• Deliver the requested resource

• Share follow-up information, additional resources, or related services

• Provide relevant updates unless the individual opts out

 

3. Data Storage and Security

All personal data is stored securely using GDPR-compliant platforms. Clinical notes and sensitive health information are stored using encrypted, secure systems in accordance with NHS and HCPC standards. Mailing list and communication data are managed using secure third-party services such as Get Response, Flodesk.

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4. Access to Personal Data

Access to personal data is strictly limited:

• Clinical notes are accessible only to the registered psychologist responsible for care.

• Administrative personnel (e.g., a practice manager) may access contact information and relevant correspondence only where required for operational purposes, such as scheduling or billing. These individuals do not have access to clinical notes unless essential for practice management. All administrative staff are bound by confidentiality agreements and trained in data protection procedures.

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5. Individual Rights

Under data protection legislation, individuals have the right to:

• Access personal data held about them

• Request corrections or updates to their data

• Withdraw consent for non-clinical communications at any time

• Request deletion of personal data where appropriate

Requests can be submitted via email to info@healthpsychologist.co.uk.

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6. Third-Party Providers

Personal data is never sold or shared with external parties for marketing purposes. Third-party service providers used for scheduling, communications, or secure storage are selected for their GDPR compliance and confidentiality standards. 

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7. Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance user experience and monitor website activity. Individuals can manage cookie settings through their browser preferences.

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8. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of personal data, please contact:

📧 info@healthpsychologist.co.uk
📍 London UK
Registered Practitioner: HCPC Registration Number PYL35680

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