Disclaimer

Effective Date: 4 August 2026
Version: 2.0

The information provided on the Graceful Therapy website is intended for general information purposes only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, it should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, psychological or mental health advice.

Accessing this website, reading its content, downloading resources, making an enquiry or communicating with Graceful Therapy does not establish a therapeutic relationship. A client–therapist relationship is only established once an assessment has taken place and a working agreement has been accepted by both parties.

Website Content

The information published on this website is intended to provide general information about counselling, psychotherapy and the services offered by Graceful Therapy.

This includes:

  • General Information: Information about counselling, therapeutic approaches and emotional wellbeing.

  • Practice Information: Details about the services I provide, fees, availability and ways of working.

  • Educational Resources: Articles, guidance and resources intended to support understanding rather than provide individual therapeutic advice.

The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace advice from your GP, psychiatrist or another suitably qualified healthcare professional.

Therapeutic Relationship

Making contact with Graceful Therapy does not automatically mean that counselling will begin.

This includes:

  • Enquiries: Initial enquiries are intended to help determine whether my service is appropriate for your needs.

  • Assessment: Therapy will only commence following an assessment and mutual agreement that we will work together.

  • Working Agreement: A therapeutic relationship begins only after both parties have agreed to the terms of the working agreement.

Crisis and Emergency Support

Graceful Therapy is not a crisis or emergency service.

If you believe you or another person is at immediate risk of harm, you should:

  • Contact 999 if there is an immediate emergency.

  • Contact NHS 111 or your GP for urgent mental health support.

  • Attend your nearest Accident and Emergency Department if appropriate.

If you are an existing client experiencing an emergency outside of your scheduled sessions, please use the appropriate emergency services rather than relying on email or message responses.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to support certain administrative and content development tasks associated with Graceful Therapy.

This includes:

  • Content Development: Assisting with drafting website content and educational materials.

  • Administrative Support: Supporting administrative processes and documentation.

  • Professional Oversight: All published content is reviewed and approved by Katie Westbury before publication. AI is used solely as a support tool and does not replace professional knowledge, clinical judgement or ethical decision-making.

Accuracy of Information

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and current, no guarantee can be given that all information will remain complete, accurate or applicable to every individual's circumstances.

This includes:

  • General Guidance: Information is provided for educational purposes and may not apply to every situation.

  • Changes Over Time: Professional guidance, legislation and best practice may change.

  • Individual Circumstances: Therapeutic recommendations should always be based on an individual's unique circumstances and not solely on information published on this website.

Any reliance placed upon information contained within this website is entirely at the user's own discretion.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience.

This includes:

  • Professional Organisations: Such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or other recognised professional bodies.

  • Support Organisations: Such as NHS services, charities or mental health organisations.

  • Educational Resources: Information intended to support learning or self-help.

The inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement of the content, opinions or services provided by those organisations. Graceful Therapy accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy or availability of external websites.

Website Availability

Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure that this website remains available and functioning correctly, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

This includes interruptions caused by:

  • Planned maintenance.

  • Technical faults.

  • Internet service disruptions.

  • Circumstances beyond my reasonable control.

Graceful Therapy accepts no liability for any loss or inconvenience resulting from temporary or permanent interruption of website availability.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Graceful Therapy and Katie Westbury shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from:

  • The use of this website.

  • Reliance upon information published on this website.

  • Temporary or permanent unavailability of the website.

  • The use of external websites accessed via links contained within this website.

Nothing within this disclaimer excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Graceful Therapy website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted this disclaimer.

If you do not agree with the contents of this disclaimer, you should discontinue use of the website.

Changes to This Disclaimer

This disclaimer is reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect changes in legislation, professional guidance or the operation of Graceful Therapy.

The most recent version will always be available on the Graceful Therapy website.