Working together

When you book a session with me and we agree to work together, the following applies:

Consent

In coaching or RTT:

Consent for the therapist to ask the client questions relevant to the sessions and vice versa.

As part of RTT, the practitioner may touch the hands, the forehead, or (sometimes) the knee of the client, and move their head gently. Before the session starts, the client is always asked for consent to touch and they are welcome to refuse.

In massage or other bodywork setups:

Consent for the practitioner to touch the client and consent for the client to touch the practitioner (if applicable) is discussed and agreed upon before the session starts.

The rules of consent must be abided by! (see further)

It is possible that during the session, the client feels the need to change their mind about the agreed boundaries. In order to guarantee safety, the following applies: 

• • • • • Under some circumstances, the client feels they want to restrict their boundaries further than what was agreed upon. In that case, the client must voice or clearly signal STOP. A ‘No’ is a ‘NO’ and will always be respected.
        • Under some circumstances, the client may feel they want to loosen their boundaries, in other words there may be a desire from the client to be touched more (and/or in specific regions). If this is the case, the practitioner will NOT act on them, and stick the boundaries agreed upfront. In that case, a new session can be booked where those new boundaries can be discussed and included. 

Intimacy/ sexual feelings: Bodywork not only requires a great capacity of the practitioner to be present, it also requires the practitioner to be able to take the role of a caregiver or an archetype of unconditional love.  Most people do not experience a lot of that in their life, except perhaps in intimate relationships (or during childhood). In a space that is open and giving in that way, clients may sometimes erroneously confuse this presence for sexual attraction or interest on the practitioner’s side. Whatever the feelings that arise are, the client is encouraged to voice their feelings and desires. They will be listened to and given space and context as part of the session and as part of their own process. There will be no acting on those feelings.

In fact, when you decide to work with the practitioner, it will not be possible to enter an intimate/sexual relationship (however briefly) with them.

Confidentiality: Everything shared in sessions is kept confidential, except where required by law (risk of harm).

Scope of practice: My work does not replace medical or psychological treatment. I do not diagnose or treat medical conditions.

Collaboration

To get the maximum benefit out of the session, the client arrives sober and discloses any relevant health conditions. They go into the session with a mindset dedicated to going inside themselves, being open, honest and authentic with what is happening in the body. The client is responsible for communicating discomfort, pain, overwhelm, or the need for a break.

During the session, the practitioner will ask the client questions and give the client suggestions to follow-up. The practitioner is there to support the client in a safe, respectful and professional way and guide them through the process to the best of their abilities. Please consider their suggestions and try them out. 

If the client disagrees with the suggestions given, they are always welcome to voice their concerns.

Abrogation of the session

Should the client overstep the agreed rules of consent (prior to the session as mentioned above), or attempt to ignore a NO from the practitioner during the session, the session will be stopped.

If the session is stopped prematurely, the full session amount is due.

Payment

The session fee is agreed upon in advance and is due before the start of the session.
Cancellations with less than 24/48 hours’ notice (your choice) are charged in full unless there is an emergency.

Agreement

 By booking a session, the client acknowledges they have read these guidelines. They agree with and adhere to them. The guidelines exist to support both the client and the practitioner such that a space where deep, meaningful work can develop organically and safely.

If you have any questions about the Terms and Conditions on this page, please contact [email protected]