Belonging Therapy
Belonging Therapy is the trading name of Fayola Edmunds, based in Bristol, UK.
Last updated: July 2026
- Data Controller
- Belonging Therapy — the trading name of Fayola Edmunds
- Contact
- hello@belongingtherapy.org
- ICO Registration No.
- ZC177105
- Website
- belongingtherapy.org
Who we are
Belonging Therapy is a counselling platform and practitioner development hub, based in Bristol, UK. This notice is for therapists and counsellors who join the directory or access the Belonging Practitioner Hub.
What we collect about you
- Your name, professional title and contact details
- Your qualifications, accreditations and professional body membership
- Your therapeutic approach, areas of specialism, fees and availability
- Your profile photo, if you choose to share one
- Records of courses, supervision and reflective spaces you access through the Hub
- Payment, invoice and commission records (15% on bookings made through the platform)
Your clinical records are your own
Belonging Therapy does not store therapy session notes, process notes or clinical records. You are a separate, independent Data Controller for your own clinical work.
Lawful basis
Profile and directory information: performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b)).
Financial and commission records: performance of a contract and legal obligation (Articles 6(1)(b) and 6(1)(c)).
Hub records: performance of a contract and legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)).
How long we keep your information
| What we hold | How long we keep it |
|---|---|
| Directory profile information | Active listing duration, plus 12 months |
| Hub and booking records | 3 years from last activity |
| Commission and financial records | 7 years — required by law |
| Agreement and consent records | Duration of our relationship, plus 3 years |
Who we share your information with
- Clients — your public profile (name, approach, fees and availability) is visible in the directory.
- Stripe — for membership fees and commission.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft 365 — for infrastructure and communications.
We do not sell practitioner information or share it for marketing purposes.
Your rights and contact
You have the same rights as described in the Client Privacy Notice: to see, correct, delete, restrict, receive and object to the use of your information, and to withdraw consent.
Contact hello@belongingtherapy.org. You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.