HYPNOTHERAPY CONTRACT

I have completed and successfully passed my diploma level with HypnoTC: The Hypnotherapy Training Company, whose training has been externally accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR), the Federation of Holistic Therapist (FHT) and the British Institute of Hypnotherapy & NLP (BIH) I adhere to their code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

I am fully insured as a student by Balens Ltd

Confidentiality information

All sessions will be conducted in the strictest confidence and this confidence will be maintained and applied to any and all records (including written, informal notes, audio/video recordings), in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the subsequent GDPR legislation, except in the following circumstances:

• Where the client gives consent for the confidence to be broken (including; contacting GP).

• Where disclosure on the part of the therapist is required by UK law.

• Where the therapist considers the client an imminent danger to themselves or others.

Therapist agreement:

I will:

• Ensure that the care of my client(s) remains my primary concern.

• Ensure that a professional therapist-client relationship is to be adhered to at all times.

• Act in the best interests of my client(s) at all times.

• Act only within the limits of my expertise (knowledge, skills, experience, and training)

• Ensure that where a client’s requirements are beyond my current expertise, or if it is apparent that hypnotherapy is not the most suitable form of treatment, I will offer referral options to another therapist or healthcare professional.

• Maintain appropriate and effective communication with my client(s), other members, and professionals.

• Behave with integrity and honesty at all times.

• Explain fully to clients in advance of any treatment: my fees, precise terms of payment and any charges which might be levied for non-attendance or cancelled appointments. (as stated in my cancellation policy).

Client agreement:

I will:

• Arrive at my scheduled session(s) on time.

• Tell the truth at all times, as it’s within my best interests to do so.

• Actively participate in my therapy session as required.

• Complete any homework tasks/activities (including self-hypnosis) set by the therapist.

• Respect my therapist and act in a respectful manner at all times.

• Maintain appropriate an effective communication with my therapist.

I understand:

• That good/lasting results may require several sessions (as indicated by therapist).

• That the therapist is not held accountable for results achieved/not achieved.

• That therapy may be terminated at the therapist’s discretion (where deemed appropriate).

• That a professional therapist-client relationship is to be adhered to at all times.

• That any physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated