Client Consent (Face to Face Sessions) and Terms and Conditions
This document must be read in conjunction with Iona Lawson Hypnotherapy’s Client GDPR policy, which contains important details about confidentiality and how your data/information will be handled. The client GDPR Policy can be read here.
I understand the following for those clients undertaking face to face sessions:
My Responsibilities as the Client:
- Hypnotherapy relies on the commitment and motivation from both the therapist and the client to get the best This includes the client’s full engagement in the process, regular attendance, implementation of learnings from the sessions into everyday life and listening daily to a hypnosis recording.
- I also agree to attend my sessions and will give 24 hours notice if I am unable to attend.
- I accept the fee payable and the required 24-hour appointment cancellation notice. The full fee may be charged for cancellations otherwise.
- Payment for each session (as per current prices on website these can be found here) should be made 24 hours in advance of the session by bank transfer. The bank details for Iona Lawson Hypnotherapy will be sent to you after your Initial Consultation
- Alternatively, for face to face sessions, you can pay by card on the day of your appointment.
- Full terms and conditions are available online at ionalawsonhypnotherapy.co.uk and I agree to abide by these.
- I accept that results vary from individual to individual and as for any therapy, there is no 100% guarantee of success.
Therapist Responsibilities:
Client Consent for Face to Face Hypnotherapy
- The therapist will be there at the scheduled appointment time
- The therapist will ensure the appropriate room for the session.
- The therapist will ensure all other distractions such as phone calls are eliminated during the session.
- The therapist reserves the right to refuse or postpone therapy if they feel threatened, disrespected or feel that therapy is not appropriate for any reason.
Code of Care:
- The client will be treated with care at all times
- Disclosure of all information during therapy and consultations remains confidential with the following exceptions:
The hypnotherapist has a professional obligation to report to relevant authorities any suspicion of abuse or harm to a child. The hypnotherapist has a professional obligation to report to relevant authorities any concerns if they believe that the client may be intending to cause harm to themselves, the therapist or others.
For a child or young person, the hypnotherapist has a professional obligation to report to parents/guardians (and after discussion with parent/guardians) to report to any relevant authority, for example Social Services and/or the Police, any concerns if they believe the client may be intending to cause harm to themselves, the therapist or others; and/or if the client is at risk of harm from another person. Where/if the client is believed to be at risk of harm from the parents, parents will not be notified before the relevant authority is contacted. For a child or young person, any other contact with the child’s GP will only be made with the parent’s/ guardian’s consent.
- If receiving medical treatment of any kind, it is recommended that proper diagnosis is sought where relevant also to inform those professionals of your enquiries toward Hypnotherapy.
- A full copy of The National Council for Hypnotherapy’s Code of Practice is readily available in addition to AfSFH’s (Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy) Code of Practice.
Consent Form
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On behalf of a child or young person
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