Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions

Website Privacy

Ascendant Hypnotherapy respects your privacy. This website does not use cookies to track individual visitors or keep a record of visitor activity for any purpose. Ascendant Hypnotherapy does not share or sell visitor email addresses or names to any organization, person, or agency.

Client Confidentiality Policy

At Ascendant Hypnotherapy, your privacy and the confidentiality of your records are of utmost priority. Information you provide about yourself and any details in your file are kept strictly confidential. Written, signed consent is required to release information to a third party. However, certain legal and ethical obligations require disclosure in the following circumstances:

Knowledge of child abuse or neglect.
Knowledge of senior citizen abuse or neglect.
A client poses a serious risk of suicide and is in imminent danger to themselves.
A client poses an imminent threat to another person.
A judge, through a court order, requires the release of information.
Disclosure to law enforcement authorities regarding a felony that has been or is being committed.

When a client provides written, signed permission for Ascendant Hypnotherapy to release information to a third party, Ascendant Hypnotherapy is no longer responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of that information once it is in the hands of the third party.

Ascendant Hypnotherapy is not bound by confidentiality when the client is the subject of a criminal investigation where their mental status is an issue before the court or where disclosure of records is court-ordered.

Services for minors are provided only with written parental or guardian consent. The parent or guardian has the right to request a review of the treatment record.

Terms and Conditions for Online Hypnotherapy Sessions

Scope of Practice Hypnotherapy is a complementary wellness practice and is not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment. Ascendant Hypnotherapy does not diagnose, prescribe medication, or offer medical or psychological advice. Clients are encouraged, and in some cases required, to consult with a licensed healthcare provider for medical or psychological concerns prior to hypnotherapy sessions.

Client Participation and Responsibility

Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process, and client participation is essential. As all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, the effectiveness of your session relies on your willingness to engage in the process, follow instructions, and maintain an open mind.

Online Hypnotherapy Session Environment

For your session to be effective, it is important that you set yourself up in a private, quiet, and distraction-free space. Ensure that you have a reliable internet connection and a comfortable place where you can safely relax and participate fully in the session.

Alcohol and Substance Use

To ensure the integrity and effectiveness of your hypnotherapy session, it is important that you attend sober and in a clear state of mind. If you arrive inebriated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the session will be immediately cancelled, and no refund will be provided.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice. Cancellations made within less than 24 hours may be subject to a cancellation fee. Refunds are not provided for completed sessions.

Audio Recording Policy

As part of the therapeutic process, Ascendant Hypnotherapy may provide clients with custom-created audio recordings for their personal use. These recordings are considered intellectual property and remain the sole property of Ascendant Hypnotherapy. They are intended exclusively for the individual client’s use and may not be shared, distributed, copied, or otherwise disseminated in any form without explicit written permission from Ascendant Hypnotherapy.

By engaging in services with Ascendant Hypnotherapy, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.