Impressum

Iona von der Werth

Emotio‑Spiritual Facilitator for Personal, Transpersonal & Existential Process Work

Aclare
Co Sligo

Ireland

 

Legal Notice & Professional Disclosure

Professional Credentials:

Fully qualified and German-state-licensed Psychotherapeutic Practitioner (German: Heilpraktikerin & Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie), a comprehensive medical and therapeutic qualification regulated by the German "Heilpraktikergesetz" (Naturopathy Act). This state license, obtained after rigorous medical and psychological examination, grants the authority for independent clinical practice, including diagnostics and the treatment of psychological disorders within the German jurisdiction.

Please note that while this qualification allows for a wide clinical scope in Germany, it does not have a direct equivalent in the Irish regulatory system. I do not claim the title of an Irish-registered psychologist or CORU-regulated psychotherapist.

Scope of Practice: My services focus on the treatment and alleviation of psychological distress and psychosomatic imbalances. My practice is informed by clinical frameworks (ICD-10/ICD-11), though it does not replace the necessity of psychiatric intervention or medical diagnosis by an Irish-registered GP or Consultant Psychiatrist where clinically indicated.

Therapeutic Approach: I offer an Existential & Transpersonal Treatment Approach. My work is grounded in the understanding that clinical symptoms—such as depressive moods, anxiety states, or self-esteem disorders—are often manifestations of deeper existential crises. I specialise in trauma-informed, depth-oriented healing processes that bridge the gap between clinical understanding and spiritual inquiry.

Methodological Framework: My clinical work operates within the tradition of Existential Therapy (Irvin Yalom, Viktor Frankl) and Analytical Psychology (C.G. Jung). I treat spiritual and existential inquiries as essential components of the therapeutic and healing process.

 

Regulatory Information:

  • Professional Ethics: My work adheres to the professional code of conduct and ethics declaration of the Association of German Alternative Practitioners (Verband Deutscher Heilpraktiker). In my Irish practice, I align my professional standards with the ethical frameworks of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) regarding client confidentiality, boundaries, and professional integrity.

  • Child Protection: I operate in full compliance with the Irish Children First Act 2015.

 

VAT: IE 9784984MA

 

 

Privacy Policy

This website complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland).

1. Data Collection & Purpose

We collect and process data for the following purposes:

  • Contact & Inquiries: Name, email, and phone number to respond to your requests.

  • Service Delivery: Clinical notes and session history to provide therapeutic services.

  • Payments: Information required for invoicing and processing payments.

  • Technical Data: IP address and cookies for website functionality.

2. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

  • Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): To provide the therapy or services you booked.

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., contact forms).

  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To ensure website security and improve our services.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

To operate this business, I use the following external services:

  • Webhosting: This site is hosted by Webador (JouwWeb B.V., Netherlands). Data is processed within the EU.

  • Online Sessions: For remote therapy, I use Zoom (Zoom Video Communications, Inc.). Zoom is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary.

  • Clinical Records: Due to professional liability and tax requirements, session notes and invoices are stored securely for 7 years following the conclusion of therapy.

  • Inquiries: Emails from non-clients are deleted after [z.B. 12 months] if no contract is formed.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access, rectification, or erasure of your data.

  • Restriction of or objection to processing.

  • Data portability.

  • Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland (www.dataprotection.ie).

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