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, during home visits, any online therapy, and with the use of this website. 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, continue with your course of therapy or browse this website. Please notify us of this situation.
INITIAL DISCOVERY CALL
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 talk through possible presenting issues. 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. Any limitation with respect to the same will be communicated at this point. Estimates are only rough guidelines and are subject to change.
PLACE & PERSON OF TREATMENT
It is either through an email , a telephonic conversation or at our clinic. Under no circumstances he therapist will visit the intended at their own residence or any other place for treatment.
The person of treatment can be changed after the initial call and any communication with only the guardians , family and friends will not be conducted. It is only the person intended for the treatment to whom the communication will be made, unless the intended is a minor.
MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
We 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 us 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, 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 or any form of psychosis.
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 only be seen in-person.
ATTENDING SESSION
Please ensure that you are available at your session start time. If you are running late, please let us know as soon as possible. We 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 are done for our reference that too in selected cases and a copy for you would be provided to the intended which 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.
Feedback
Feedback forms will be sent to clients at skanda’s discretion
Content may be used in publicity material and on the website, with the permission of the author
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, we will always endeavour to use our best efforts and skills to work towards your goals and intended outcomes.
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
During the course of any therapy sessions, we will treat you with respect and not abuse the trust you place in us. We 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, we 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, or
- Where I am compelled by a court of law, or
- Where the information is of a nature that confidentiality cannot be maintained, for
example: The possibility of harm to yourself or others exists, or
- In cases of fraud or crime, or
- When minors (under 18 years old) are involved, or
- Where a referring other healthcare professional requires a report. A copy of the report will be available on request.
LIABILITY & INDEMNITY
Under no circumstances we will 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 us. In addition, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us 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 India. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bangalore 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 us after a long period of absence.
DATA PROTECTION
For our services, your personal data is collected, processed, used and stored in accordance with the following privacy policy:. 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 our website periodically for any changes.
CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS
If you have a concern or complaint regarding your therapy, please discuss this with us in the first instance and we will endeavour to resolve the issue.