Terms And Conditions And relevant information for your perusal

Personalised Chronic Pain Relief Sessions.

At Venture hypnotherapy, our approach to chronic pain relief is tailored to meet your unique needs. Below is an overview of what your session might look like.

Initial Discussion:

We initiate the session with a structured discussion, exploring your daily experiences and identifying areas where you seek improvement.

Solution-Focused Approach:

Employing a Solution-Focused approach, we delve into envisioning your ideal day, setting the groundwork for a positive mindset and pain-free aspirations.

Somatic Tracking:

Body Sensation Exploration: I will guide you to explore with a sense of ease, the sensations in your body Utilising somatic tracking techniques, fostering a mindful connection with your physical experiences. This is done while sitting comfortably with your eyes open or closed, whichever you prefer and finding a sensation in your body that you would like to investigate. I will guide you through the process of this mindful exploration. Be assured I will never ask you to explore any pain sensation if the pain level is too high.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT):

Deep Dive into Pain Origins: We will take a look at how you respond to the challenges of everyday life, your past experiences and why you might be suffering with persistent pain. We will systematically explore the roots of your pain, aiming to unravel underlying factors and gain a comprehensive understanding of what's going on how we can begin to make the necessary changes to calm the danger signals your brain is mistakenly sending.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT):

Incorporating Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), we address and alleviate negative thoughts, promoting mental clarity and creating space for a more positive mindset. No one-size-fits-all; it's a personalised playlist for your journey.

There may be times when I feel it would be helpful for you to engage in relevant written exercises at home. For example, keeping a journal to write down negative thoughts or worries. There is no hard and fast rule for this, you can of course decline; however a commitment from both parties is needed to achieve the best results. It is in the clients best interest to engage in the process.

An emotional response can occur during or after a therapy session, as we may explore uncomfortable feelings and experiences, you may be tearful or exhausted, you could be extremely happy, this is all perfectly normal.

Thank you for choosing Venture Hypnotherapy to help you get out of the chronic persistent pain cycle. We may discuss using hypnotherapy as part of treatment as this can be an effective way of enhancing wellness. You will only receive hypnotherapy if you agree to following a full description of what it is and how it will be used.

How do I know you are qualified to do the job?

My business is a member of, and therefore regulated by the following two regulatory bodies:

Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.

I must adhere to their strict code of conduct and ethics, including having a recognised qualification, the right insurance, regular Continual Profession Development (CPD) training, and having regular supervisions with a regulated and qualified supervisor.

How long will each session be and how do I pay?

Sessions are usually 75 - 90 minutes.

Payment is to be made before each session, by direct bank transfer or PayPal - please ask for details.

What if I’m running late?

Please do your best to let me know if you are running late. There are some slots I have available that mean I am able to continue with your full session, but often I will have another client waiting and therefore it may mean our session has to be a little shorter.

What if I need to rearrange my session?

If you provide less than 48 hours’ notice, the charge for that session is still payable.

If I need to rearrange a session I will let you know at my earliest opportunity and would hope you might approach our sessions with the same ethos. In extreme circumstances, I may choose to waver the cancellation fee e.g. severe disruptive weather conditions.

Would you as my therapist ever choose to end my treatment early?

If I am subjected to abuse by you, or by someone else acting in your interests, I may end our therapy with no notice.

What is the General Data Protection Regulations, 2018 (GDPR) and how does it affect me?

The GDPR replaces the 1998 Data Protection Act to ensure your personal and sensitive, confidential data is kept private and held securely, being processed in the way that you have agreed to. It is there to protect your rights as a consumer of a service or product that might involve your identifiable data, e.g. your name and address or whether you have a specific condition. It also covers any session records, text messages or emails we exchange.

How long will you hold my information for?

The associations I belong to stipulate that I must hold your data for up to 5 years after your final session. Unless you are a child, in which case I must hold your data until your 23th birthday. A request can be made to delete personal contact details, texts and emails before the lawful period has elapsed, This can only be effected when all therapy sessions have concluded. All other notes would still be kept in accordance with the GDPR guidelines.

Why do you need to record this information?

I collect information about; why you are using the service, a small amount of medical information and a small amount of information about your important others, alongside brief session notes. This information enables me to provide a high quality service to you, ensuring I am equipped with the knowledge of our previous discussions prior to each session. Your contact details / address and Doctors details will only be used with your explicit consent. See consent form below.

What lengths are made to ensure my information is held securely?

Hardcopy documents – Are all stored in a locked cabinet in a locked room.

Text messages – My work phone is secured with a personal pin number. Emails – My email account requires a username and password.

Email attachments – Any attachments sent by email to you containing your personal information would be password protected and the password would be sent to you via text message.

Electronic documents – Any electronic documents e.g. An invoice, will be password protected and stored on a password protected computer if they contain personal or sensitive information.

Is what we discuss kept confidential?

Everything we talk about during our sessions are strictly confidential between you and me. To ensure I am doing my job effectively and that I have the right support, I may discuss elements of our sessions with my supervisor. During these discussions I do not disclose any details that may identify you to my supervisor, and my supervisor also adheres to the GDPR.

What if I see you outside of the session?

If we see each other outside of a session I will smile but will not engage in any further conversation to ensure your confidentiality. You are welcome to share with other people about the therapy you are receiving, but I am obligated by GDPR law to ensure your confidentiality is protected.

Exceptions:

In order to safeguard you and the people around you, if you were to disclose that you were going to carry out harm to yourself or someone else, then under my “Duty of Care” I am obligated by law to inform the relevant authorities. This is to support you to live well, and I would always aim to discuss this with you prior to contacting anyone.

If I was issued with a police warrant or court order for your information, by law I would also have to provide them with your information.

Please Read This Document Carefully

The information provided and related questions and answers in this document establish the terms and conditions for treatment at Venture Hypnotherapy.

Please ensure that these terms and conditions are fully accepted by you prior to attending subsequent appointments.

Signed Consent (in line with the new General Data Protection Regulations (2018))

As the processing of your personal data is required to enable me to provide you with a service, I do not require consent from you to hold your information securely or to provide you with this service, but will take this opportunity to assure you I adhere to all laws and procedures relating to data protection (Article 9,paragraph 2, (h) of the GDPR) and will only use your data to provide you with this service and for any further reason you explicitly consent to below.

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Please tick to confirm you consent to be contacted by Venture Hypnotherapy for the purpose of;

Appointment reminders/rearrangement ☐ homework ☐

Please tick to confirm what formats you agree for Venture Hypnotherapy to contact you with:

Text ☐ Phone call ☐ Email ☐

Your privacy and confidentiality are important, and Venture Hypnotherapy will never use your information for any purpose other than that to which you have explicitly consented to above. You may withdraw consent at any time by getting in touch via 07967202238 or venturehypnotherapy@gmail.com

I have discussed, and been provided with access, to the GDPR Policies and Procedures for Venture Hypnotherapy.

Please be aware, this site does not provide medical advise. Always see a medical practitioner if you have any unexplained symptoms: before seeking help elsewhere.

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