National Guild of Hypnotists Code of Ethics

The National Guild of Hypnotists requires its members to conform to the following Ethical principles, and shall hold members accountable for any departure from these principles, which may include revocation of membership.

A. Client Welfare: Members shall make the physical and mental well-being of each client a prime consideration.

B. Client Safety: Members shall not engage in verbal, physical or sexual abuse of any client.

C. Practice Limits: Members shall use hypnotism strictly within the limits of their training and competence and in conformity to the laws of their state.

D. Advertising: Members shall be truthful in their advertising.

E. Credentials: Members shall always be honest about the nature of their titles and degrees when referring to them to the general public, the media, and within the Confines of our profession.

F. Referred Practice: Members shall engage in hypnotic work with a client regarding a medical or mental disease only on written referral from an appropriately licensed medical or mental health professional, except when otherwise provided for by state law.

G. Reasonable Practice: Members shall withhold non-referred hypnotic services if a client’s behaviour, appearance or statements would lead a reasonable person to believe that the client should be evaluated by a licensed health care professional. Members shall provide services to such clients only after evaluation and with the approval of the licensed health care professional.

H. Colleagues: Members shall treat hypnotist colleagues without public defamation.

Client's Bill of Rights

My name is Karen Maziar and this is the Code of Ethics that I follow when assisting clients. My approach: My goal is to help clients achieve positive changes and improve their lives through the art and science of Hypnosis in an ethical, professional and respectful manner.

Education and Training: I was trained in Hypnosis at the Ontario Hypnosis Centre, a government approved education facility. I am a Hypnotherapist Practitioner and a Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Certified member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and I do annual continuing education to maintain my training at a high level.

Notice: “The province of Ontario has not adopted any educational and training standards for the practice of hypnotism. This statement of credentials is for Informational Purposes only. Under Ontario law a hypnotherapist may not provide a medical diagnosis or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments. If a client desires a diagnosis or any other type of treatment from a different practitioner, the client may seek such services at any time. In the event my services are terminated by a client, the client has a right to refuse hypnosis services at any time. A client has a right to be free of physical, verbal or sexual abuse. A client has the right to know the expected duration of treatment, and may assert any right without retaliation.

Confidentiality: I will not release any information to anyone without a written authorization from you, except as provided for by law. You have a right to be allowed access to my written record about you.

Insurance: I suggest you think of my services as something that you will pay for personally. That will both protect your privacy and help you value the work you are doing more. In general, insurance companies do not like to cover hypnotic services, and I caution you not to expect them to do so.

My approach: My goal is to help clients achieve positive changes and improve their lives through the art and science of Hypnosis in an ethical, professional and respectful manner.

Payment of Fees, Cancellations, Missed or Late Appointments: Clients can pay by the session, but for most services, I ask clients to buy a package. If the process is going to be effective, it is of utmost importance that each client be clearly committed to keeping their appointments. A 24-hour notice is required for any changes or cancellation to your appointment. if you give less than 24 hours’ notice, you agree to pay a fee.

Clients are expected to arrive on time for their appointments. 20 minutes or more late for an appointment, will be considered a missed appointment and the full amount of the session will have to be paid.

If you arrive less than 20 minutes late for your appointment, you will be allowed whatever time remains for your session.

We are conveniently located in the Toronto, Niagara and Hamilton area and serve the following communities: Oakville, Hamilton, Burlington, Caledon, Georgetown, Orangeville, King City, Vaughn, Markham, Newmarket, Nobleton, North York, Oak Ridges, Schomberg, Stouffville, Thornhill, Toronto, Unionville, Woodbridge, Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Niagara –on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Thorold, Jordan, Vineland, Beamsville, Grimsby and all Niagara surrounding areas .

Note: Hypnosis can be used as a complementary treatment to traditional medicine and not instead. If you suffer from a medical condition please consult with your doctor before making an appointment since Hypnosis is not a replacement for medical treatment.