Terms and Conditions of Service

Please read these terms and conditions which apply to the provision of my professional services. By making an appointment, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

Free initial consultation

You may be offered a free 30 minute online initial consultation.

The purpose of this initial consultation is to demonstrate the Rapid Release Realignment™ method, to answer questions, and to discuss issues and goals. During these calls, an estimate of the number of sessions required to deal with your presenting issue may be given on the basis of the information presented at that time. Estimates are only rough guidelines and are subject to change.

Booking & payment

A non-refundable deposit is payable at the time of booking your first session. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 12 hours of the session appointment unless agreed upon by Bethany Johnson.

Cancellation, rescheduling & refunds

Cancellation & rescheduling

If you need to cancel or re-schedule a session, please provide as much notice as possible. Notification is to be made via email or text 12 hours prior to a session, ideally within 48 hours.

Refunds

No refunds will be issued for cancellations within 8 hours of session unless otherwise agreed upon by Bethany Johnson.

Session fees are for my time and professional expertise and are not a guarantee of a successful outcome. Therefore, no refunds will be given for any sessions where you have attended and paid for the session.

Where a discount package or therapy program has been booked and paid for in advance, if you choose to discontinue your therapy process before attending all the sessions, a pro rata refund will be issued after deduction of the full standard session fee for any sessions you have attended.

Session Fees

All professional fees will be disclosed to you prior to booking. Professional fees are subject to review and may increase from time to time. You will always receive confirmation of the professional fees before booking.

Payment Methods

Payment may be made online via Stripe. Cash and checks will not be accepted without prior agreement.

Contact between sessions

Contact between sessions are by telephone or email during office hours. Messages received outside such hours will be managed during office hours.

Medical or psychological conditions

I 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 me of any medical changes during your course of treatment 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, e.g. General Practitioner, Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Counselor, 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 psychosis.

Age restrictions

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in sessions. Clients under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian prior to starting the session.

Attending your session

Please ensure that you are available at your session start time. If you are running late, please let me know as soon as possible. I will do my best to make a full session available. However, this will depend on bookings after your session, and so this cannot be guaranteed.

Hypnotherapy recordings

Hypnotherapy recordings should not be listened to while you are driving or operating machinery or undertaking any other activity where concentration is required. Any recording provided to you is for your personal use only and must not be shared, lent, copied or sold under any circumstances.

Not all recordings are suitable for people with epilepsy. Those that are will be specified. Otherwise, assume that they are not. The free hypnosis audio recording at the bottom of the website is not recommended for people with epilepsy, for example.

Outcome of sessions

The agreement to work on the issues presented by you does not imply or guarantee the resolution of your presenting issue(s). No outcome can or will be guaranteed. However, I will always endeavor to use my best efforts and skills to work towards your goals and intended outcomes.

Standards of behavior

During the course of any therapy session, I will follow best practice guidelines by treating you with respect and not abusing the trust you place in me. 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 behavior, I 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:

1. Where you give permission for confidentiality to be broken

2. Where I am compelled by a court of law

3. Where the information is of a nature
that confidentiality cannot be maintained, for example:

•  The possibility of harm to yourself or others exists

•  In cases of fraud or crime

•  When minors (under 18 years old) are involved

4. Where a referring General Practitioner or other healthcare professional requires a report. A copy of the report will be available on request.

Liability and Indemnity

Under no circumstances will Life Hypnotherapy or its owner Bethany Johnson 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. In addition, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Life Hypnotherapy and its owner, Bethany Johnson, 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 Georgia, USA. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Georgia law 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 familiarize yourself with any amendments if you are re-starting therapy after a long period of absence.

Data protection

For my 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 my website periodically for any changes.

Concerns & complaints

If you have a concern or complaint regarding your therapy, please discuss this with myself in the first instance and I will endeavor to resolve the issue.

Statements of understanding

By signing up for services, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the Client Agreement. You also agree with the statements below:

I confirm that I am willing to be guided through various methods, including relaxation, visual imagery, creative visualization, hypnosis, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Rapid Release Realignment™, Graphoanalysis, dream analysis, and stress reduction processes for the purposes of self-improvement.

I understand that results may vary from person to person and am in agreement to work on the issues or problems presented by me, using whatever therapies are appropriate to my situation and that this in no way implies or guarantees the resolution of any presenting problem or issue.

I realize that although Bethany Johnson has considerable training, the training and insights provided by her are not a cure, and I accept that I am paying for her time, expertise, and insights, irrespective of any particular result.

I realize that Bethany Johnson’s training includes hypnosis and hypnotherapy and that she holds a degree in psychology but is not a doctor or psychiatrist, and thereby cannot diagnose disease, prescribe, or treat medical conditions or serious disorders.

I understand that hypnotherapy or any other therapy or information provided by Bethany Johnson either in person or via telephone, email or internet, is not a replacement or substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment. If I have any doubts or concerns about my health, I will seek advice from an appropriate qualified healthcare professional.

I declare that, if advised by Bethany Johnson prior to or following any hypnotherapy session to seek medical approval, I will consult with my General Practitioner, hospital consultant and/or other healthcare professional and gain the appropriate written approval to Bethany Johnson prior to the next therapy session.

I have been advised that I am free to terminate any or all sessions at any time.

I understand that my level of motivation is vital in the hypnotherapy process, and I agree to participate to the best of my ability at all times, including making reasonable use of hypnotic suggestions during and between sessions, as well as listening to MP3 recordings and/or carrying out other therapeutic tasks as appropriate.

I have accurately and truthfully answered any questions and provided background information during the initial consultation and /or first therapy session and will continue to do so during any subsequent therapy sessions.

Confidentiality

I consent that Bethany Johnson may release information to a specific individual or agency if it has been determined that a vulnerable person (child or elder) is at risk; if I, as a client, am in imminent danger to myself or others; or if a subpoena of records has been requested.

I also understand that, at any time, Bethany Johnson may discuss aspects of my case with other colleagues keeping my full name and identity completely confidential always unless I have given permission otherwise.

Last Updated 03/01/2025