Privacy Notice & Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
At The Weaving Space, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, respect and confidentiality.
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information I collect, why I collect it, how it is used, and your rights under UK data protection law.
Who I am
The Weaving Space is the psychotherapy practice of Morven Sutherland Pelly MBACP.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals and emotionally focused couples therapy online, from my practice in Balquhidder, Scotland and, where appropriate, through nature-based therapy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your personal information is handled, please contact me:
Morven Sutherland Pelly MBACP
Email: morvensutherlandpelly@gmail.com
The Weaving Space is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). ICO Registration Number: ZB422360.
What personal information I collect
Depending on how you contact or work with me, I may collect:
your name and contact details
information you provide when making an enquiry
appointment and payment information
emergency contact details, where appropriate
information you choose to share during therapy
Why I collect your information
I use your information to:
respond to your enquiry
arrange appointments
provide psychotherapy
maintain clinical records
meet legal, ethical and professional responsibilities
manage administration, invoicing and payments
I only collect information that is necessary to provide my services and run my practice.
Confidentiality and sharing information
Confidentiality is a fundamental part of psychotherapy.
Your personal information will not be shared without your knowledge unless:
you have given your consent
I am legally required to do so
there is a serious concern about your safety or the safety of another person
safeguarding responsibilities require disclosure
As part of good professional practice, I receive regular clinical supervision. Client work may be discussed anonymously or with identifying information minimised wherever practicable.
I also use trusted service providers, such as my website host, email provider and online therapy platform, to support the operation of my practice.
I will never sell your personal information.
Keeping your information secure
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. Records are stored securely and access is restricted to information that is necessary for the safe and effective running of my practice.
How long I keep records
Client records are retained in accordance with UK legal requirements and the ethical guidance of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Records are securely destroyed when they are no longer required.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
request access to your personal information
ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
request erasure where appropriate
request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
object to certain uses of your information
raise concerns about how your personal information has been handled
Some of these rights may be limited where I have legal or professional obligations to retain records.
Data Protection Concerns and Complaints
If you have any questions or concerns about how I have handled your personal information, please contact me at: morvensutherlandpelly@gmail.com
I will acknowledge your concern within 30 days, investigate it fairly and keep you informed of the outcome.
If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Changes to this Privacy Notice
I may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or my practice. The most recent version will always be available on this website.
Cookie Policy
The Weaving Space website uses cookies to help the website function properly and to improve your experience when visiting the site. Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website. With your consent, analytics cookies help me understand how visitors use the website so that I can improve it.
This website is hosted by Squarespace.
When you visit this website, you will be asked whether you wish to accept non-essential cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on this website. You can also manage or remove cookies through your web browser settings.