Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://theonlywayisforward.co.uk.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Working with 'The Only Way Is Forward' has been life-changing for me. The support and guidance I received helped me navigate a difficult period in my life with clarity and strength. I highly recommend their counselling services to anyone seeking positive change.

David M Private Client

"My experience with this counselling service has been nothing short of exceptional. The support and professional insight have helped me work through my relationship issues and find clarity. I'm truly grateful for the positive changes in my life."

Michael L Private Client

"The mindfulness-based therapy offered here has been transformative. My therapist's guidance has helped me find peace and balance in my hectic life. I highly recommend this service to anyone seeking meaningful and effective counselling."

Emily R Private Client

I reached out to Karen at a really difficult time. It was one of the best decisions I could have made because within the first hour of meeting with her, she quite literally changed my whole life and made everything make sense 🙂 To this day she works along side me, making my world a better place. She really is the most beautiful person inside and out and I will be forever grateful for all of her help, now and going forward. I cannot recommend Karen enough. She’s a real 10/10

Chloe Private Client

"As a young LGBTQ+ person, I often felt isolated and misunderstood. The inclusive and affirming environment provided by my counsellor has been a beacon of hope. I've gained confidence in my identity and developed tools to manage the stressors in my life."

Ben C Private Client

"I was struggling with depression and had tried several therapists before finding this practice. The personalised approach and empathetic understanding I received here made all the difference. I’m now on a path to healing and self-discovery that I never thought possible."

Jon D Private Client

"Finding this counselling service has been life-changing. My therapist is incredibly compassionate and skilled, helping me navigate through my anxiety with practical strategies and genuine support. I feel heard and understood for the first time in my life."

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