When you see a psychiatrist or psychologist they must not say &quot;anything you tell me is confidential&quot;. They must say (something like) &quot;I&#x27;ll treat everything you say as strictly confidential, although their are some important exceptions. I have a legal duty to report child abuse; and if I think you pose a risk of harm to another person I have to divulge that&quot;.<p>This allows confidentiality within the law and does not deceive the patient.