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Your privacy matters.
Western PA Hypnosis is committed to treating your personal information and session-related details with care, discretion, and respect.
What you can expect
- Session details are treated as confidential
- Client records are kept in a secure manner
- Information is not casually shared with others
- Questions about privacy are always welcome
Have a privacy concern? Please call before sending personal or health-related information by email.
A confidential, respectful environment
Except where disclosure may be required or permitted by law, or where you provide written authorization, information connected with your sessions is treated as private. Even confirming that someone is a client can involve confidentiality concerns.
When confidentiality may be limited
The following are examples of circumstances in which information may need to be disclosed. This list is general and may not cover every legal or professional requirement.
Legal requirement
Disclosure may be necessary in response to a valid court order or another applicable legal obligation.
Immediate safety concern
Information may be disclosed when there is a serious concern that a client may harm themselves or another person.
Professional consultation
A case may be discussed for appropriate supervision or consultation, with authorization or other privacy safeguards as applicable.
Written authorization
Information may be shared when the client signs a release specifying what may be disclosed and to whom.
How your information is handled
Protecting confidentiality includes how records, devices, and communications are managed—not only what is discussed during a session.
- Paper records are kept in a locked, access-controlled area
- Computers and client-related files are password protected
- Bulk messages are sent without exposing other clients’ email addresses
- Information is not released to another provider without written permission, except where otherwise required or permitted
- Session-related details should not be discussed through unsecured communication channels
Email requires extra care
Ordinary email may not be a secure place for detailed personal, medical, or session-related information. If you are unsure what to send—or how to return a document—call first.
A simple rule
Share only what is necessary, use the agreed return method, and ask before sending sensitive information electronically.
Questions about confidentiality?
Jeffrey can explain the privacy practices and discuss the best way to share or return information before your appointment.
