Mutual respect

1. Trust and safety: Mutual respect creates a safe and effective environment for the therapeutic process to unfold.
2. Kindness and respect: Both parties should treat each other with kindness and respect, which is essential for building trust and fostering a positive therapeutic relationship.
3. Boundary recognition: Acknowledging and respecting each person's personal boundaries is crucial in maintaining a healthy and professional relationship.
4. Appropriate communication: Speaking appropriately is vital in a hypnotherapy setting, and any form of verbal or physical abuse is completely unacceptable.
5. Respect for property: The hypnotherapist's workspace, materials, and equipment should be treated with respect, and clients should be made aware of their responsibilities regarding the therapist's property.
6. Serious consequences for threatening behavior: Any threatening behavior should be taken seriously and addressed promptly. 

Cancellations and reschedule of sessions.

All cancellations within 48 of a booked session will be charged the full amount. I will endeavour to reschedule your session if I can where possible within 48 if a date can be agreed by both myself and the client, but this may not always be possible. 

Data Protection GDPR

Privacy Notice - How will data be stored?

In May 2018 the Data Protection Act was replaced by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The changes to the Data Protection Act are aimed at ensuring that your personal, confidential and sometimes sensitive data, is held privately and securely.

How long will you hold my Information for?

8 Years after the last interaction with an adult client and up to the age of 25yrs for a child under 16 when last seen or 26yrs for 17-18 year old.

What if I would like my data to be destroyed before before this date? 

Due to the sensitive nature of what we do, my insurance company does not allow the deletion of data, before the minimum time for holding said data. 

Am I able to see or get a copy of the information held by you? 

I line with GDPR, yes, within 30 days. 

What are your reasons for collecting this information?

To make a proper assessment of your situation and to understand different factors involved. 

How do I know that you will store my information securely?

Paper documents will be stored in a locked cabinet, only accessible by Lynsey Stares. Information online will be stored on a laptop with a protected password for access, only accessible by Lynsey Stares. 

Are our discussions within the hypnotherapy sessions confidential? 

Yes, unless i need support from my supervisor, or I believe you are about to harm yourself or another.

What if I see you outside a hypnotherapy session? 

We can acknowledge that we've seen each other and say hello, but we will not engage in a conversation about what happens or what is discussed our hypnotherapy sessions. Any conversations regarding your hypnotherapy session will need to wait until our next session or you can contact me via email or message, and I will get back to you in due time. 

Will you discuss information about me with other health and social care professionals? 

Only with your written consent. 

Who is the Data Controller and what is their ICO registration number? 

Lynsey Stares is the Data controller. ICO registration number is ZB751142.