Please read these terms and conditions which apply to the provision of ‘my’ (Empowered Life/ Tessa Brock) professional services. 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 or continue with this course of therapy. All decisions are final and are subject to Empowered Life/Tessa Brock’s discretion.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
You may be offered a free 20 minute online initial consultation. No therapy will be provided during the consultation.
The purpose of this initial consultation is to build rapport and to see if ‘the client’s’ (your) presenting problem is suitable for services being offered. During these calls, estimates of the number of sessions required to deal with your presenting issue are given on the basis of the information presented at that time. Estimates are only rough guidelines and are subject to change.
BOOKING & PAYMENT
Sessions must be paid for in full at the time of booking. This should be done through the website booking and payment system. Please take note of specific refund policies as some of your payment will be retained for both cancellations and rescheduling.
CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING & REFUNDS
Cancellation & rescheduling
If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please provide as much notice as possible. Notification must be made via email or phone call at least 48 hours prior.
Cancellation: A 90% refund will be issued for cancellations up to 48 hours of the appointment. A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations 48 hours to 24 hours before the appointment. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 24 hours of the session appointment.
Rescheduling an appointment within 48 hours is subject to a booking fee of 10% of the cost of the session.
No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
Refunds
No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 24 hours of sessions.
Session fees are for my time and professional expertise and are not a guarantee of a successful outcome. Therefore, no refunds will be given for any sessions where you have attended and paid for the session.
Where a discount package or therapy program has been booked and paid for in advance, if you choose to discontinue your therapy process before attending all the sessions, a pro rata refund will be issued after deduction of the full standard session fee for any sessions you have attended. However, the cancellation of these sessions are also subject to the above conditions of refunds i.e. you booked a package of three sessions. You attended one session but decide to cancel the next two sessions. Your first session cannot be refunded, and because your second session is due to start within 48 – 24 hours, you will only be refunded 50% of that session cost, the third session booked further in time will be refunded at 90%.
Session Fees
All professional fees will be disclosed to you prior to booking. My professional fees are subject to review and may increase from time to time. You will always receive confirmation of the professional fees before booking.
Payment Methods
Payment may be made online via credit/debit card or PAYPAL™. Cash and cheques will not be accepted without prior agreement.
CONTACT BETWEEN SESSIONS
Any contact between sessions will be by telephone, email or letter during office hours only Mon – Thurs: 09:00 – 17:00 . Any messages received outside of these hours will be dealt with during office hours only.
MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
I may ask questions about your medical history to establish any contra-indications to treatment. This will also help to assess whether your health is affecting (or being affected by) the therapeutic goals you wish to achieve. Please update me of any medical changes during your course of therapy, or if you are returning to therapy after a period of absence.
If you are receiving care or treatment from any medical, healthcare or therapy practitioner, e.g. GP, Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Counsellor, you may be asked to seek their permission before any therapy sessions can commence.
Please note that I will be unable to offer my professional services if you suffer from epilepsy, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia or any form of psychosis.
I will not be held liable for the client’s failure to fully and truthfully disclose any medical or psychological conditions that may affect or be affected by the services or treatment that I provide.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in online sessions. Clients under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and will be seen in-person.
ATTENDING YOUR SESSIONS
Please ensure that you are available at your session start time. This means that it is your responsibility to make sure your internet and laptop/device is working before our session. If you are running late, please let me know as soon as possible. I will do my best to make a full session available, however, as the ability to do this will depend on bookings after your session, this cannot be guaranteed.
HYPNOTHERAPY RECORDINGS
Hypnotherapy recordings should not be listened to whilst driving, operating machinery, or undertaking any other activity where concentration is required. Any recording provided is for your personal use only and must not be shared, lent, copied or sold under any circumstances.
In order for you to achieve the full benefit of your session, you agree to listen to your recording at least once per day for at least the next 21 days, immediately following your session.
OUTCOME OF SESSIONS
The agreement to work on the issues presented by you in no way implies or guarantees the resolution of your presenting issue(s). No outcome can or will be guaranteed. However, I will always endeavour to use my best efforts and skills to work towards your goals and intended outcomes. The outcome also depends on your commitment and effort.
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
During the course of any therapy sessions, I will treat you with respect and not abuse the trust you place in me. I will use best practice at all times in our mutual interest. In return, you undertake not to harm yourself, or any other person, including me, or any property belonging to either me or any other person.
You agree not to attend sessions under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs, except those medications which have been prescribed by your doctor. If you do attend any sessions under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs, or demonstrate violent or abusive behaviour, I will cancel the session and may refuse to see you for any further sessions without refunding any payment already made.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All contact, including sessions, telephone conversations and emails, will be conducted in confidence and may be recorded. Prior to any recording, your agreement will be sought. All recordings, conversations and notes will remain confidential, except in the following circumstances:
- Where you give permission for confidentiality to be broken
- Where I am compelled by a court of law
- Where the information is of a nature that confidentiality cannot be maintained, for example:
- The possibility of harm to yourself or others exists
- In cases of fraud or crime
- When minors (under 18 years old) are involved
- Where a referring GP or other healthcare professional requires a report. A copy of the report will be available on request.
LIABILITY & INDEMNITY
Under no circumstances will I, Empowered Life/Tessa Brock, be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, consequential, or other damages (including without limitation lost profits, lost revenues, or similar economic loss), whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising out of the advice or information provided to you during professional services provided by Empowered Life/Tessa Brock. In addition, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Empowered Life/Tessa Brock harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your participation in the professional services.
GOVERNING LAW
These terms and conditions and any other matters arising out of or in relation to these terms, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts to settle any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with these terms and conditions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPDATES
These terms and conditions are subject to revisions without notice. Please familiarise yourself with any amendments if you have re-started therapy with me after a long period of absence.
DATA PROTECTION
For my services, your personal data is collected, processed, used and stored in accordance with the following privacy policy: [link to privacy policy/statement]. By booking an appointment, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not book an appointment. The terms of this Privacy Policy may change from time to time without prior notice to you, so please check my website periodically for any changes.
CONCERNS & COMPLAINTS
If you have a concern or complaint regarding your therapy, please discuss this with myself in the first instance and I will endeavour to resolve the issue.
STATEMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING
By proceeding with the booking , you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the Client Agreement. You also agree with the statements below:
I confirm that I have been advised by Tessa Brock of the scope of the therapies that she provides and I give my full consent to receiving therapy sessions from Tessa Brock.
I understand that results may vary from person to person and the agreement by Tessa Brock to work on the issues or problems presented by me, using whatever therapies are appropriate to my situation, in no way implies or guarantees the resolution of any presenting problems or issues.
I understand that hypnotherapy or any other therapy or information provided by Tessa Brock either in person or via telephone, email or internet, is not a replacement or substitute for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment. If I have any doubts or concerns about my health, I will seek advice from an appropriate qualified healthcare professional.
I declare that, if advised by Tessa Brock prior to or following any therapy sessions, to seek medical approval, I will consult with my GP, hospital consultant and/or other healthcare professional and gain the appropriate written approval for Tessa Brock prior to the next therapy session.
I have been advised that I am free to terminate any or all sessions at any time.
I understand that my level of motivation is vital in the therapy process, and I agree to participate to the best of my ability at all times, including making reasonable use of therapeutic suggestions during and between sessions, as well as listening to MP3 recordings and/or carrying out other therapeutic tasks as appropriate.
I have accurately and truthfully answered any questions and provided background information during the initial consultation and /or first therapy session and will continue to do so during any subsequent therapy sessions.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Tessa Brock may release information to a specific individual or agency if it has been determined that a vulnerable person (child or elder) is at risk; if I, as a client, am in imminent danger to myself or others; or if a subpoena of records has been requested.
At any time, Tessa Brock may discuss aspects of my case with other colleagues keeping my full name and identity completely confidential always unless I have given permission otherwise.