Millyrosephoenix.com/hypnotherapy abides by this code of ethics as set out by the training provider.

 

The Somerset School of Hypnotherapy Ltd requires all Students and Graduates to abide by our strict code of ethics. Diplomas are awarded upon this condition.

 

This code is to govern the relationship between the past life regressionist/hypnotherapist and the client. It is based upon humanitarian and democratic ideals. This code relates solely to members and students of The Somerset School of Hypnotherapy Ltd and no other organisation.

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All members shall undertake to:

1. Provide a service to clients in areas which they have demonstrated competence and only for which they carry full professional indemnity insurance.

 

2. Act in a non judgmental, non biased and non prejudicial manner towards all clients.

 

3. Fully disclose to clients in advance of any treatment or consultations taking place, precise fees and terms of payment and any charges which may be imposed for cancelled appointments or non attendance.

 

4. Maintain strict confidentiality within the therapist/client relationship and not to disclose any information about the client, except for when required to do so by law or when seeking professional advice from peers. However, if such confidentiality conflicts with the therapists own safety or that of the client, their family members or other members of the public, or in contravention of any legal action, therapist will be required to divulge such information to the relevant bodies of authority.

 

5. To disclose full details of all relevant training and qualifications and to not make false claims as such.

 

6. Not to offer clients any guarantees of either a cure or successful resolution of the problems presented.

 

7. Not to attempt to diagnose any physical symptoms unless they hold the required medical qualifications to do so.

 

8. To Never attempt to knowingly offer advice to a client that conflicts with or is contrary to that which has been given by a registered medical advisor.

 

9. To ensure, if a client is seeking assistance for relief from a physical symptom, the client has, or agrees to, contact a registered medical practitioner for advice. The therapist will, if unsure of the situation, decline to treat or delay assistance until such a time.

 

10. Therapists will remain aware of their own limitations at all times. The practitioner reserves the right to refuse or terminate treatment if it is of reasonable belief that it will not be, or continue to be beneficial to the client. If treatment is terminated or refused, the practitioner must offer a full explanation to the client.

 

11. Before employing tactile induction or deepening techniques, both an explanation be made and given permission received. Therapist will not physically touch the client in any way whatsoever that may be open to misinterpretation.

 

12. Not to use their position of trust and confidence to obtain any reward, financial or otherwise, apart from that of the normal fee nor foster or encourage any form of intimate contact.

 

13. There must be no tricks performed on a client or third party in order to demonstrate the onset or induce a state of trance.

 

14. All therapists should take reasonable steps to provide protection for themselves and their clients by way of taking adequate notes and/or the taping of therapy sessions to be held on file. Ensure that client notes and records are kept secure either under lock and key or password coded and remain within the terms of the Data Protection Act. If any recording equipment is used such as voice recorders, video or cctv cameras, the client should be aware of this fact.

 

15. Therapist should take reasonable steps to ensure the protection, physical safety and identity of the client and to any person accompanying the client during therapy sessions. They should ensure their workspace is suitable and appropriate for the service provided and that all health and safety regulations are adhered to.

 

16. Use due care and diligence to avoid the suggestion and implantation of falsified memories in the client and ensure the client is made aware that, any recall of memories during therapy may not necessarily correspond with or are to be taken as actual and valid memories of either their past or actual events.

 

17. Obtain written consent of a parent, legal guardian or registered medical practitioner before conducting treatment with clients who are under the age of majority or are a person with special needs. It is strongly advised that an appropriate adult should be present at all times during such sessions.

 

18. Consultations should be terminated at the earliest time consistent with the good care and well being of the client. Practitioners should never seek to unnecessarily prolong treatment.

 

19. Conduct themselves at all times in accord with their professional status. Therapists should never publicly disparage the practices of competitors and should at all times behave in such a way as not to undermine the public’s confidence in the process or profession of hypnotherapy nor bring their professional body into disrepute.

 

20. At all times, seek to protect the public and the profession from immoral, unethical, unsafe or bad behaviour or practice.

 

21. Shall at all times respect the status of all other medical / healthcare professionals and the boundaries of their own personal remit. Therapist shall make no false claims as to qualifications within these professions.

 

22. Ensure that all advertising falls within the British Advertising Standards Authority guidelines and must not at any time, without prior consent, use the words ‘The Somerset School of Hypnotherapy Ltd’. However, the letters P.L.R. may be used.

 

23. Practitioners and members of The Somerset School of Hypnotherapy Ltd are expected to maintain and improve their level of skills and competence by keeping themselves abreast of new research and developments within the field of hypnotherapy and commit to ongoing study of the subject.