Professional Standards and Ethical Practice Awaken & Reclaim

Professional, transparent and client-centred hypnotherapy

My practice is grounded in professionalism, informed consent, respect for client autonomy, clear boundaries and working within my training and scope of practice.

I believe you should understand what service you are receiving, what you can expect from me, what I expect from you, and when another form of professional support may be more appropriate.

Informed Consent & Client Choice

Hypnotherapy is collaborative and voluntary.

Before beginning, you have the opportunity to ask questions about the process, discuss your goals and understand the proposed approach.

You remain involved in decisions about your sessions and may ask questions, decline a technique, request a pause or stop a session.

Consent is an ongoing process, not simply a form signed at the beginning.

Confidentiality & Privacy

Information shared during sessions is treated as confidential and personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the Awaken & Reclaim Privacy Policy.

There are circumstances where confidentiality may be limited or disclosure may be required or permitted by law, including particular safety concerns, mandatory reporting obligations or lawful court requirements.

These limits are explained as part of the consent process.

For full information about collection, use and storage of personal information, please read the Privacy Policy.

Records & Professional Documentation

Appropriate records are maintained to support safe, professional and accountable practice.

Records are stored securely and retained in accordance with applicable legal, privacy, insurance and professional requirements.

Only information reasonably relevant to the provision of the service is recorded and retained.

Scope of Practice & Referral

Awaken & Reclaim provides complementary hypnotherapy within the practitioner’s training and scope of practice.

Hypnotherapy is not a substitute for medical, psychological, psychiatric or other appropriately qualified healthcare.

I do not diagnose medical or mental-health conditions.

If your circumstances indicate that another professional assessment or form of care may be more appropriate, I may recommend that you speak with a GP, psychologist, psychiatrist or another suitably qualified professional before or alongside hypnotherapy.

There may also be circumstances where I decide that hypnotherapy is not appropriate to commence or continue. This is part of responsible professional practice.

Trauma-Informed Practice

Trauma-informed practice describes the way I aim to work: with attention to choice, pacing, safety, respect, collaboration and individual circumstances.

You are not required to disclose every detail of a difficult experience simply because it occurred.

Trauma-informed hypnotherapy is not presented as a replacement for diagnosis or evidence-based treatment of PTSD, CPTSD or other mental-health conditions.

Professional Boundaries

Clear professional boundaries protect both the client and practitioner.

The therapeutic relationship remains professional and focused on the agreed service.

Communication, appointment arrangements, fees, cancellations and other practice expectations are managed according to the Terms & Conditions and relevant practice policies.

Disrespectful, threatening, unsafe or seriously boundary-violating behaviour may result in services being paused or discontinued.

Online Practice

Sessions are provided online.

Clients are asked to attend from a private, safe environment with reliable internet access and where they will not be interrupted.

Hypnotherapy must not be undertaken while driving, operating machinery or carrying out another activity requiring attention.

Online suitability is considered individually.

Services are primarily offered to adults in Australia. Any international service is subject to applicable professional, legal and insurance requirements.

Professional Development & Supervision

I am committed to continuing professional development and reflective practice.

This includes ongoing education relevant to my work and professional supervision in accordance with applicable professional requirements.

Continuing development supports ethical decision-making, professional accountability and responsible practice.

Qualifications, Membership & Insurance

My professional training and qualifications are listed on the About Bella page.

Where applicable, current professional membership and professional indemnity/public liability insurance are maintained in accordance with practice and professional requirements.

You are welcome to ask questions about my training, professional background or scope of practice before booking.

Results & Individual Responsibility

Every person and goal is different.

No specific result, outcome or timeframe is guaranteed.

Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process. Your participation, circumstances, choices and actions outside sessions can all influence your experience.

The aim is to work toward an agreed goal using an approach appropriate to you, rather than promise a predetermined result.

Concerns, Feedback & Complaints

If you have a concern about the service you receive, I encourage you to raise it directly so that it can be understood and addressed where appropriate.

You may contact Awaken & Reclaim using the contact details provided on this website.

Where a complaint relates to a matter governed by an applicable professional association, insurer, law or external regulatory process, information about the relevant pathway can be provided where appropriate.

Crisis & Emergency Support

Awaken & Reclaim is not a crisis or emergency service.

If you are in immediate danger or require urgent assistance in Australia, call 000.

Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

For non-urgent medical or mental-health concerns, contact an appropriately qualified health professional.

Related Policies

For further information, please also read:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Website Disclaimer

If you have questions about professional standards, scope or the hypnotherapy process, you are welcome to ask before booking.