Privacy Policy

A General Disclaimer

The information shared on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, or social services.
Accessing or interacting with this website, including any AI chat or contact features, does not create a therapist–client or healthcare provider–patient relationship.

Emergency & Crisis Discliamer

This website and any associated tools (AI chat, messaging, or contact forms) are not crisis or emergency services.
If you are in crisis, feeling unsafe, or thinking about suicide:

Call or text 988 (Talk Suicide Canada) – available 24/7 nationwide.
Or call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department for immediate assistance.

If outside of Canada, please contact your local emergency number or crisis helpline.

Therapeutic and Professional Relationship Disclaimer

Submitting an inquiry, email, or booking request through this website does not guarantee acceptance as a client.
A therapeutic or professional relationship is established only after:

Completion of an intake and consent process,
Mutual agreement to proceed with services, and
Confirmation of scope of practice within professional regulatory limits.

Professional Regulation and Accountability

The Breathing Space Therapy is a holistic psychotherapy and wellness practice operating under Ontario’s professional standards and regulations.

Clinical Team:

Maria Ahmed, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) — College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Rimsha Arif, Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) — College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Sunnyna Khan, Social Service Worker (in progress) — Practicing under mentorship in alignment with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) ethical framework.

Each practitioner provides services within their professional scope and under applicable supervision and regulatory standards.

Confidentiality and PHIPA Compliance

All personal information shared is managed in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA, 2004) and the CRPO Code of Ethics.
Please note that email and online communication may not be fully secure; avoid including highly sensitive information in initial correspondence.

Confidentiality is protected except in cases where:

There is risk of harm to self or others,
Child or elder abuse is suspected,
Records are subpoenaed by court order.

Educational and External Resources

This site may include articles, links, or educational resources for learning purposes only.
The Breathing Space Therapy and its affiliates are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of external content and do not necessarily endorse linked materials.

Intellectual Property

All website content—including text, images, graphics, downloadable PDFs, and branding—is the intellectual property of The Breathing Space Therapy unless otherwise noted.
Reproduction or distribution for commercial use is prohibited without written consent.

Privacy and Data Use

Any personal data collected through forms, bookings, or correspondence is used solely for administrative and therapeutic purposes.
We will never sell or share personal information without consent, except when required by law.

Contact and Accountability

If you have concerns about your care, you have the right to contact:

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) – www.crpo.ca
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) – www.cno.org
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) – www.ocswssw.org

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