Counselling conducted at any Emeris site is provided by a registered professional, registered with either the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as a registered counsellor or with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), as a registered social worker and therefore uphold the code of ethics and code of confidentiality.
Counselling sessions are regarded as strictly confidential and will not be divulged / disclosed to any other party / third person outside a counselling session, without the consent of the student. All students complete a consent form before / upon their first session with the Student Wellness Specialist and / or Student Counsellor, which states the nature and objectives of the psychological services and expectations to confidentiality.
A Student Wellness Specialist and / or Student Counsellor may disclose confidential information:
- Only with the permission / consent of the student concerned.
- When permitted by law to do so for a legitimate purpose.
- To appropriate professionals and then for strictly professional purposes only.
- To protect a student or other persons from harm.
It is imperative for the Student Wellness Specialist and / or Student Counsellor to ensure the records of the sessions are stored in accordance with the professional and statutory requirements for confidentiality and security. The Student Wellness Specialist and / or Student Counsellor is to ensure that any processing of your personal information is in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPI Act).
Should you require additional information regarding the wellness services / referrals or booking of counselling consultations, please reach out to your Student Wellness Specialist and / or Student Counsellor.
** You can find details on all Student Wellness services on MyEmeris under the My Campus/ Life at Emeris dropdown**
