Data protection
Who we are
This website is operated by Psychotherapy Yanik Ltd (Company Number SC857288), 23 Rubislaw Den North, Aberdeen, AB15 4AL, Scotland. Selma Yanik is the data controller for information collected through this site and through the provision of psychotherapy services. Registered with the Information Commissioners Office, registration reference ZB978960.
What information we collect
We may collect: contact details you provide (name, email, phone number) when you get in touch or book an appointment; clinical and assessment information shared during sessions; insurance details, where treatment is funded through a private insurer; and basic website usage information (see Cookies, below).
How we use your information
We use your information to provide psychotherapy services, arrange and manage appointments, communicate with you about your care, and process insurance claims where relevant. Special category data (health information shared in the course of therapy) is processed with your explicit consent. This consent may be given at the start of treatment or, in some cases, later as therapy progresses.
Who we share it with
We use the following third party services to help run our practice. Each has its own privacy and security obligations:
- Zanda (ISO 27001 certified) used for appointment booking, scheduling and clinical records.
- Stripe payment processing, where sessions are paid for online.
- Your insurer (for example AXA, WPA, Vitality, Aviva, Aetna, Allianz, Healix, Bupa) where treatment is insurance funded, relevant details are shared to process your claim.
We do not sell or share your information with any other third party for marketing purposes.
How long we keep your information
We retain clinical records for 7 years after the end of treatment, in line with BACP guidance and our professional indemnity insurance requirements.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access the information we hold about you; request corrections to inaccurate information; request erasure, subject to our professional and legal obligations to retain clinical records; restrict or object to certain processing; and lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office (ico.org.uk) if you believe your information has been mishandled.
Complaints about your therapy
If you have concerns about your treatment rather than your data, please see our complaints procedure on the FAQ page, or contact BACP or COSCA directly.
Cookies
This site does not use analytics or tracking cookies. Only essential cookies required for the site to function are used.
Contact us
For any questions about this notice or your information, contact info@psychotherapy-yanik.com or 07480 550130.
Last updated: 3 September 2026.
