Understanding Hypnotherapy

Duty of Care

We ensure that our clients have a quiet, private and pleasant space.

We respect our clients dignity, diversity and individuality.

Our clients are informed throughout their treatment plan and session and anytime a client chooses to disengage from the process this will be fully respected.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

 In accordance with the Privacy act 1988, all our clients data , personal information and session notes is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and security. 

We use professional clinic software to securely obtain and store all  data. It is password protected and encrypted.   We will never discuss your case  or details with a third party, including friends, family, or other medical professionals without your explicit written consent. 

We may seek professional support regarding your case with a supervisor, however no identifying information will be disclosed during this conversation.  

The only exceptions are if we are legally compelled via a court subpoena, or if a client disclosed that they are a significant risk to the safety of themselves or others, involved or participating in  active child abuse  or have committed a major crime. In these exception as mandetory reporters we would notify the appropriate authority. 

Informed consent

Best clinical practice  requires the gaining of consent to under take hypnotherapy, counselling or strategic psychotherapy.This is sought (via the intake form) prior to the commencement of any treatment plan.

Treatment Plan 

A treatment plan will be agreed between you and your therapist.

The number of  required sessions can range  from an average of 1 to 12 sessions, depending on both the issue, the individual and compliance with tasking.  

We can never guarantee how a person will respond to therapy and professional ethics prohibit promises and guarantees of effectiveness, but we can assure you that as strategic therapist we utilise a results driven approach and overwhelmingly experience a high degree of satisfying client outcomes.  

Your Role 

You role is crucial to the outcome of therapy. If a client chooses not to fully engage in the therapeutic process, the therapist may suggest that the treatment plan cease or that a person be referred to another practitioner. 

We are always happy to assist you to access further information.

Therapists Education and Training

Hypnotherapists at Laurimar Wellbeing Hub are trained to the highest standards in Australia, meaning that the highest level of government accredited training in Hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy, has been undertaken, and that our therapists are accredited to a clinical level which requires over 500 hours of supervised clinical practice, and must maintain appropriate continuing professional development. 

On Going Professional Development

Our therapists undertake an evidence based approach and adhere to the ethical standards set out by International Strategic Psychotherapy Association, and maintain ongoing professional indemnity insurance.

Court Cases

If you are currently involved in a court case, it is strongly recommended that you speak with your legal team before engaging an hypnotherapist services, as this may have implications on your legal proceedings.

False memory syndrome may occur with certain applications of hypnosis causing a person to remember something that never occurred. Be assured that all practitioners at Laurimar Wellbeing Hub do not engage in such applications of hypnosis and this practice would also not be supported by the professional insurers or the  peak  body.

Abreactions( Strong emotional response)

As with most psychotherapies there is the potential for an abreaction. Abreaction is where a person has a strong emotional response during therapy. Our therapist are trained to minimise the likelihood of an abreaction.

Should an abreaction occur, our therapists are able to check-in, establish wellbeing, and make an informed mutual decision whether to continue or reorientate and discuss what has come up. While we can never guarantee abreaction will not occur, it is a rare reaction, and hypnotherapy is generally experienced as a pleasant and productive experience.

If you have any other questions not answered here, please let us know and we will provide you with the required information.