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Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia will endeavour to respond to emails within 2 working days. Should you wish to email us please include your first name & surname

The Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics requires that psychologists make and keep adequate records. Therefore records of email communications will be kept. Note that any psychologists records, including emails can be subpoeanaed by a court.

Confidentiality

Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia observes the Victorian and Commonwealth Privacy Laws.

All personal information gathered by Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia during provision of the psychological service will remain confidential and secure except when:

• It is subpoenaed by a court (any psychologists records, including emails can be subpoenaed)

• Failure to disclose the information would place you or another person at risk

• Your prior approval has been obtained to provide a written report to

  • another professional or agency (e.g. a GP or a lawyer)

  • discuss the material with another person e.g. a parent or employer
    

1. The Australian Psychological Society Ltd Considerations for Psychologists Providing Services on the Internet. February 1999.

The information on this site was lasted updated on 11th November 2003

What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Psychologists have a four year degree in psychology plus 2 years supervision or a postgraduate qualification. Psychologists aim to help their clients change their problematic behaviours and thoughts and to develop appropriate strategies for dealing with life's challenges. Psychologists are not doctors and therefore they cannot prescribe medication. Psychologists are required to adhere to a code of professional ethics. You do not need a referral from your general practitioner to consult a psychologist.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who did further study in the area of mental health. Psychiatrists, because they are doctors, are able to prescribe medication. Psychiatrists, like psychologists, are required to adhere to a code of professional ethics.

The only funding this site receives is that obtained from psychologists who pay to advertise their services on this website.

1. That any information contained on this site is not provided as an alternative to the obtaining of psychological advice from a duly qualified practitioner and is only provided by way of a general overview of the topics covered.

2. That this site provides (1) links to other websites and (2) details of other practitioners, support groups and organisations providing psychological and medical treatments and therapies, and by proceeding with access you accept that the host of this site makes no representation as to the accuracy or suitability of the information and/or treatment provided by such other websites, practitioners, support groups and organisations.

3. That any information contained on this site is for personal use only and information and materials on this site are not to be reproduced without prior permission from Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia.
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4. That any person accessing this site shall have no right to seek any compensation for any loss or damage from any party associated with the site howsoever occasioned.

5. Shyness and Social Anxiety Treatment Australia does not consider email counselling/advice to be an adequate substitute for face to face counselling. If you email www.socialanxietyassist.com.au you accept that the reliability and security limitations of internet technology limits confidentiality.

Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia provides information on social phobia, the treatment options, psychologists who treat social anxiety, group therapy and workshops, support groups, articles, children and social anxiety, famous sufferers, and links to other sites.

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