Professional Disclaimer

Last Updated: June 2026

Walled Garden Counselling is committed to providing counselling services with professionalism, discretion and integrity. This page explains the scope of the services offered, the limitations of website content, and important information regarding the use of this website and counselling services.

Professional Disclaimer for Walled Garden Counselling

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, psychiatric, psychological, legal, or emergency advice.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and accept the terms set out in this disclaimer.

About Walled Garden Counselling

Walled Garden Counselling is a private counselling practice operated by:

Katherine Anne Yeilding

Trading as Walled Garden Counselling.

The practice provides professional counselling services for adults aged 18 and over.

Throughout this website, the practitioner is described as a Counsellor.

Nature of Counselling Services

Counselling is a collaborative and reflective process designed to support emotional wellbeing, self-understanding, personal growth and the exploration of life's challenges.

Counselling may help individuals develop insight, resilience and greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings and experiences.

However, counselling is not a guarantee of any particular outcome, result or improvement.

Every individual responds differently to counselling, and outcomes may vary considerably between clients.

Not Medical or Psychiatric Services

Services provided by Walled Garden Counselling do not constitute:

  • Medical advice

  • Medical treatment

  • Psychiatric assessment

  • Psychiatric treatment

  • Psychological assessment

  • Psychological diagnosis

  • Clinical psychology services

  • Emergency mental health services

  • Crisis intervention services

  • Drug Prescription

Nothing contained on this website should be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

If you require medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, you should consult your GP or another suitably qualified healthcare professional.

No Diagnosis or Healthcare Advice

The information contained on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any medical, psychiatric or psychological condition.

Content published on this website should not be used as the basis for making healthcare decisions.

Any concerns regarding physical health, mental health, medication or diagnosis should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare provider.

Professional Memberships

The Counsellor may hold memberships of recognised professional organisations, including membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Such memberships demonstrate a commitment to professional standards, ongoing development and ethical practice.

Professional membership does not imply the provision of services under any protected or regulated title unless expressly stated.

No Counselling Relationship Created by Website Use

Accessing this website, reading its content, downloading materials, submitting an enquiry, exchanging emails or arranging an initial consultation does not create a counselling relationship.

A counselling relationship is established only when:

  • The Counsellor agrees to work with you;

  • Any required assessment process has been completed; and

  • A counselling agreement has been entered into.

Until that point, no therapeutic or professional relationship exists.

Website Content

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date, Walled Garden Counselling makes no representations, warranties or guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy

  • Completeness

  • Reliability

  • Suitability

  • Availability

of any information contained on the website.

Information may be updated, amended or removed without notice.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, organisations or resources for informational purposes.

Walled Garden Counselling has no control over the content, availability, privacy practices or accuracy of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them.

The inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement of any external organisation, service or website.

Online Information Is Not a Substitute for Professional Support

Information provided through this website is intended to offer general information about counselling and the services offered by Walled Garden Counselling.

It should not be relied upon as a substitute for:

  • Individual counselling

  • Medical advice

  • Mental health assessment

  • Emergency support

  • Professional healthcare services

If you are unsure whether counselling is appropriate for your circumstances, you are encouraged to seek advice from a suitably qualified professional.

Crisis and Emergency Situations

Walled Garden Counselling is not a crisis service, emergency service or urgent-response service.

The website, email account, contact forms and appointment systems are not continuously monitored and should not be used in emergencies.

If you believe that you or another person may be at immediate risk of harm, you should seek urgent assistance immediately.

Within the United Kingdom:

  • Contact NHS 111 for urgent health support.

  • Call 999 in an emergency.

  • Attend your nearest Accident and Emergency Department where appropriate.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Walled Garden Counselling shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequences arising directly or indirectly from:

  • Reliance upon information contained on this website;

  • Use of website content;

  • Decisions made based on website information;

  • Temporary interruption or unavailability of the website;

  • Access to third-party websites linked from this website.

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes or limits liability where such limitation would be unlawful.

Changes to This Disclaimer

This Professional Disclaimer may be updated from time to time.

Any revised version will be published on this website and will take effect from the date of publication.

Contact

Walled Garden Counselling
Katherine Anne Yeilding
walledgardencounselling@gmail.com