Should Counsellors Give Evidence At Trial?
At Themis Chambers, we believe client confidentiality and privacy are of utmost importance. Client privilege can sometimes come into question however when psychologists or counsellors are called to give evidence at trial. Generally, counsellors can legally keep their sessions confidential. But what happens when the person being counselled is on trial for murder? This was a topic heavily debated in the Gerard Baden-Clay case in 2013. As barrister for Relationships Australia, I
