Code of Ethics

Our hypnotherapists conform to the Code of Ethics of the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists:

1. All members shall respect the rights, desires and needs of clients at all times. Members will conduct themselves in a professional manner, in a professional setting, with the clients best interest held above all other considerations.
2. All client information and therapeutic matters shall be kept in the strictest of confidence. No third party shall be allowed access to confidential client information: i) Without written permission from the client, or ii) As directed by a court with jurisdiction.
3. Members agree to respect every client regardless of race, religion, age, gender, or national ancestry, and in our professional capacity will work towards preventing and eliminating every form of discrimination.
4. Prior to entering into a professional client relationship, members shall disclose to the client the nature of the services and the cost of the services. No services shall be given without the client’s informed consent.
5. All members shall provide services only within the scope of their training and certification from professionally accredited organizations recognized by the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists.
6. All members shall refer any client to other qualified professionals when the needs of the client exceed the training of the member.
7. All members agree to conclude their professional relationship when the client has obtained maximum results.
8. All members shall at all times conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall respect the professional status of all members and other professions.
9. All members agree to treat the findings, views, and actions of colleagues with respect and use appropriate channels to express disagreements on these matters within the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists.
10. All members agree to promote the mission, direction and goals of the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists in a positive manner, and further agree to clearly distinguish any personal opinion from those of the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists.
11. All members shall obey all provincial, federal and municipal laws and regulations concerning the practice of hypnosis.

It is the unified belief that all members of the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists contribute their knowledge and skills to the betterment of humanity.