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Client Agreement and Informed Consent

Energy Gardener® - Kate Tolson

This document sets out the terms of your agreement to participate in sessions with Kate Tolson. Please read it carefully before signing. By agreeing to this form you confirm that you have read, understood, and consented to everything below.

About the Work

Kate Tolson is a trauma-informed integrative hypnotherapist and the creator of Inner Gardening™ and the Evolve Your Perspective® framework. Kate trained to practitioner level in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and her current approach builds on and goes considerably beyond that foundation, drawing on trauma-informed practice, parts-based approaches, neuroscience, and subconscious reprogramming.

Sessions may include integrative hypnotherapy, regression, parts-based work, somatic hypnotherapy, Restorative Dialogue hypnotherapy, and Transcendental Visioning hypnotherapy, depending on what is most appropriate for your situation.

Scope of Practice

I understand that Kate Tolson is not a licensed doctor, psychologist, or medical practitioner, and that hypnotherapy and coaching do not constitute medical, psychiatric, or psychological diagnosis or treatment. This work is not a substitute for the advice or services of a GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other qualified medical professional.

If I am currently under the care of a medical or mental health professional, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform them that I am undertaking this work, and to obtain their written consent where applicable.

Participation and Informed Consent

I give Kate Tolson permission to work with me using integrative hypnotherapy and the methods described above, understanding that:

I remain fully conscious and in control throughout all hypnotherapy sessions
Nothing can be said or done in hypnosis that I would not choose
Where a personalised audio recording is provided, I commit to listening to it daily for a minimum of 28 consecutive days, as this forms an essential part of the therapeutic process
I will inform Kate Tolson if I have received hypnotherapy or similar therapeutic work before, and will share the nature and outcomes of that work before we begin

I confirm that I have disclosed any relevant medical or mental health history, including any diagnoses, current medications, or previous therapeutic experiences, to the best of my knowledge.

No Guarantee of Outcomes

I understand that while integrative hypnotherapy has a strong record of supporting meaningful change, Kate Tolson cannot and does not guarantee specific outcomes. My own progress depends on many factors that are outside Kate Tolson's control, including my readiness, engagement, and commitment to the process.

Results vary between individuals. Any testimonials or case studies I may have encountered represent individual experiences and are not a promise of what I will experience.

Audio Recordings

I give Kate Tolson permission to create audio recordings that may include my voice, for the purpose of producing my personalised therapeutic recording. I understand that:

Kate Tolson retains full copyright over any recordings produced
My personalised recording is provided for my personal therapeutic use only and may not be shared, published, or distributed
Sessions themselves may not be recorded by me without Kate Tolson's prior written permission

Confidentiality

I understand that all session content is held in strict confidence. Kate Tolson may discuss anonymised aspects of my case with a clinical supervisor for the purposes of ethical practice and professional development. My identity will not be disclosed in any supervisory context without my explicit permission.

I understand that confidentiality may be broken without my consent only in the following circumstances:

Where there is a serious and credible risk of harm to myself or another person
Where there is a safeguarding concern relating to a child or vulnerable adult
Where Kate Tolson is required to disclose information by law

In all cases, Kate Tolson will aim to discuss this with me beforehand wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.

I consent to anonymised outcomes or feedback being used in case studies or reflective material, and understand that I may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting hello@energygardener.com.

Communications

I agree to receive all communications relating to my work with Kate Tolson at the email address provided on my intake form. I understand I can update this at any time by contacting hello@energygardener.com.

Cancellations and Refunds

I have read and understood the cancellation and refund policy set out in the full Terms and Conditions, and I agree to its terms. In summary:

Cancellations must be made in writing at the earliest possible opportunity
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice will be charged in full
Refunds for sessions cancelled with more than 48 hours notice will be considered in line with the full refund policy, taking into account any preparation or sessions already undertaken
No refunds will be given for unused sessions from discounted packages requested more than 90 days after the original payment date

The full cancellation and refund policy is available at: https://www.energygardener.com/pages/rtt_terms

Limitation of Liability

Kate Tolson will carry out all work with reasonable skill, care, and professionalism in accordance with her training and ongoing professional development. Nothing in this agreement limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under UK consumer law.

Subject to the above, Kate Tolson's liability for any claim arising from the provision of services shall be limited to the fees paid for the specific sessions to which the claim relates.

Agreement

By signing or digitally confirming this form, I confirm that:

I have read this document in full and understand its contents
I am 18 years of age or older
I am entering into this agreement freely and without pressure
All information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Last updated: May 2026