Code of Ethics


The Indian Hypnosis Academy (IHA) values capability, integrity, confidentiality and autonomy of each individual without any discrimination. Similarly the organization has string conviction that learning is an endless phenomenon. Hence, the therapists and teachers like any body else should always continue enriching their know how level and skill. We should work towards elevation of status of the profession. 		 
 
However, following the code of ethics of the organization have been formed with the openness to develop the same as per need arises. But in any case there shall be no compromise on the code of ethics.
     

  • Provide equal services to the clients and students without any discrimination of color, caste, creed, language, nationality, gender, age, disability, socio-politico-economic status, or whatever.

  • Always conduct hypnotherapy sessions in a professional manner and in a professional setting solely within the areas of their competence.

  • Ensure safe and secure environment to the client and the person accompanying.

  • Make all necessary information about treatment accessible to the client, and also about your qualification and skill upon request.

  • Take all reasonable steps to avoid harm to the client as a result of the therapeutic process. 

  • Uphold the dignity of the client at all times.

  • Respect integrity of the client and students. Take prior permission from the client for touching the client for induction and deepening purposes to avoid any misinterpretation.

  • Protect and uphold client confidentiality, however, the information may be made accessible to the relevant authorities for developmental or curative use.

  • Maintain only professional contact with the client or student during therapy or teaching class.

  • Take written permission from the client or his legal guardian/s for either recording (audio or video) client sessions for using the same for research, demonstration, teaching or any other such purposes.

  • Never allow any one to observe the client except the therapist without consent of the client. It includes direct observation and through any form of audio or visual means.

  • Maintain very high professional respect for other therapists or organizations involved in similar work for elevation of the profession.

  • Maintain the standards of the profession with the latest available developments in the field.

  • Provide referrals to other qualified professionals as and when required considering interest of the client

  • Respect other modes of treatment and healing, never conflict with other modalities.

  • Do not advertise or display any false or misleading information about yourself and the modality.

  • Do not continue to practice when its functioning is impaired due to personal or emotional difficulties, illness, alcohol or any other reason. 

  • Maintain standard of teaching and healing at par with the international standards.