Goals/outcomes of Treatment
There can be many goals for the client relationship. Some of these will be long term goals and others may be more immediate goals such as decreasing anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, phobias, Quit Smoking, Addictive Behaviour, and achieving desired weight. Whatever the goals for the service, they will be set by the clients according to what they want to work on in the session. Mind 360 may make suggestions on how to reach that goal, but you decide where you want to go.
Risks/benefits of Services
Sessions are an intensely personal process which can bring unpleasant memories or emotions to the surface. There are no guarantees that the session will work for you. Clients can sometimes make improvements only to revert back after a time. Progress may happen slowly. All our services require a very active effort on your part. To be most successful, you will have to work on things we discuss outside of sessions. However, there are many benefits to the sessions.
Our services can help you develop coping skills, make behavioural changes, reduce symptoms, improve the quality of your life and many other advantages.
Appointments
Appointments will ordinarily be 60 - 120 minutes in duration, may be as often as once per week at a time we agree on, although some sessions may be more or less frequent as needed. The time scheduled for your appointment is assigned to you only. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please provide a minimum of 4 hours notice. If you are late, your appointment will still need to end on time.
Confidentiality
Mind 360 will make every effort to keep your personal information private. If you wish to have information released, you will be required to sign a consent form before such information will be released. There are some limitations to confidentiality to which you need to be aware. We may consult with a supervisor or other professionals in our practice to give you the best service.
Mind 360 is required by law to release information when the client poses a risk to themselves or others and in cases of abuse to children or the elderly. If Mind 360 receives a court order or subpoena, we may be required to release some information. In such a case, we will consult with other professionals and limit the release to only what is necessary by law.
Confidentiality and Technology
Some clients may choose to use technology in their sessions. This includes but is not limited to online sessions such as Zoom. Due to the nature of online sessions, there is always the possibility that unauthorised persons may attempt to discover your personal information. Mind 360 will take every precaution to safeguard your information but cannot guarantee that unauthorised access to electronic communications could not occur. Please be advised to take precautions with regard to authorised and unauthorised access to any technology used in sessions.
Record-Keeping
Mind 360 Hypnotherapy may keep records of your sessions and a treatment plan which includes goals for your session. These records are kept ensuring a direction to your sessions and continuity in service. They will not be shared except with respect to the limits to confidentiality discussed in the Confidentiality section.
Professional Fees
You are responsible for paying at the time of your session. Payment must be made by credit card or cash. If you refuse to pay your debt, we reserve the right to use an attorney or collection agency to secure payment. Fees are non-negotiable.
