Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions which apply to the provision of hypnosis, hypnotherapy and stress management consultations in the hypnotherapy practice. They are designed to protect your interests as a client. By making an appointment, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. If you are unable or unwilling to agree to these terms and conditions, then you should not book an appointment.

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Therapy and Consultation fees

Each consultation lasts for approximately one hour and the fee per session is £80.​

 

Consultation fee changes

The consultation fees are subject to reviews usually on an annual basis. Any price increases will only apply to new clients. All existing clients will be offered discounts on new rates.

 

Medical Conditions

The Free consultation will assess a person’s suitability for undergoing Hypnotherapy sessions. Karen reserves the right to refuse the provision of sessions upon completion of the consultation.

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Payment

Payment can either be made when a client books a session or by asking for Karen Tree Hypnotherapy to provide an invoice.

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Cancellation​

If you wish to change, postpone or cancel an appointment, 24 hours notice must be given, or the cost of the full session may be liable. Please contact Karen at karentreehypnotherapy@gmail.com to make your cancellation. This minimum period of cancellation allows Karen the opportunity to offer the cancelled session to another client.

If you wish to discontinue your course of therapy, you do not have to give a reason. There can be external circumstances that make attendance difficult, but it is helpful if you can discuss these changes so that when you wish to resume therapy, these changes can be taken into account.

Following your last appointment, your rights of confidentiality are permanent. Client records are destroyed after 8 years.

  

Confidentiality​

Any information collected from you as a client or potential client, including your contact details will be held in the strictest confidence. Your privacy will be respected. The details that you disclose are used solely for the purpose of providing you, the client, with the highest levels of service. No information will be passed on to any external parties without your express permission. Where express permission is given to share information with an external party, Karen Tree Hypnotherapy will only supply client-approved information that Karen believes is in the best interests of the client.

Exceptional circumstances of confidentiality include where there is a criminal or civil court case where a court order has demanded disclosure, and where there is good cause to believe that failing to disclose information would cause danger or harm to the client or others. Child Protection Issues falls into this category.

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Confidentiality and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)​

The sharing of anonymous case histories is sometimes made to supervisors and peer-support groups as part of CPD requirements. No personal details are ever used during these meetings. 

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Standards of Behaviour

The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual respect and safety. To ensure an effective environment for healing, both parties agree to the following:

• Karen’s Commitment: Karen will treat you with the utmost respect, maintain professional boundaries, and honor the trust you place in her.

• Client’s Responsibility: You agree to engage in sessions with honesty and respect. This includes refraining from verbal or physical aggression, harassment, or being under the influence of non-prescription drugs or alcohol during sessions.

Terms of Termination

The integrity of the therapy depends on these standards. If conduct from either party contravenes these expectations:

1. Karen reserves the right to immediately cancel the current session and terminate any further therapy agreements.

2. In such cases, any remaining sessions may be forfeited or subject to the standard cancellation policy.

 

Cures​

A well-motivated client is very likely to achieve realistic goals. However, it is unethical to guarantee a cure. The control of thoughts, beliefs, emotions and behaviours always reside within the client. No patient is “made” to do anything against their will using hypnosis. Karen guarantees to apply her training, expertise and experience to your issues with the aim of achieving agreed goals in as reasonable time as possible. Estimates of the number of sessions required to treat a condition given at the enquiry stage or during the first consultation, are given on the basis of the information presented at that time. Estimates are also made on the basis of treatment being given to previous patients with differing case histories. Hence each patient and the causes of their condition are unique. Estimates are only rough guidelines and are subject to change.

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Disclaimer​

The information on this website should not be considered as medical advice. If you have any doubts or concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your GP.