TERMS AND CONDITIONS

121 YOGA & SOMATIC COACHING SESSIONS​

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WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Yoga & Somatic Coaching aims to provide a holistic ecosystem of support for your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, alongside any additional resources or professional support you may need, such as; psychotherapy, physiotherapy or other medical support. Our aim is to get curious and work with sensing, noticing and feeling through your body, whilst discussing, acknowledging and holding space for your life experiences, events, emotions and anything else that arises.

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With this comes accessing and acknowledging the more challenging or uncomfortable parts of ourself. This is an important part of the journey and I am here to offer you as much support as I can, within the parameters of my training and experience. 

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I'm not able to diagnose physical or mental symptoms and I'm not a talk therapist or counsellor, however there are some crossovers. 

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I have trained in both Trauma-informed and Nature-based Somatic Coaching, which has provided a well rounded view of our human experience, and how we are so often taught to think we are 'broken' and something to keep working on or fixing. I believe in the importance tuning back into the innate wisdom in our body, and how we are connected to the Seasons and Cycles around us.  

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I will create a personalised programme for you which explores ways of being, in the form of 'Archetypes'. 

 

The more we tune into the cycles, rhythms within and around us, we can get a more personal sense of the Archetypes or ways of being that live within us. Working with archetypes is simply a way of identifying, mapping out, and understanding certain traits, characteristics, and behaviours, kind of like a roadmap.

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If this doesn't resonate with you, we can adapt this. The programme is a 'guide' to help us along the way, and not a step-by-step process. 

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SOMATIC EXPLORATIONS & EMBODIMENT

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Somatic Practices offer understanding and support for your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing by working with your Soma (body) and felt-sense experience (sensation, thoughts, images and movement), Psyche (Mind-thoughts and beliefs) and Soul (who you are deep down, on a Spiritual level). 

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Somatic Coaching provides support, guidance and connection, to help you to explore the qualities of safety, joy and play, and provide gentle accountability, reflection and mirroring to help you understand yourself, and create a sustainable and long term wellbeing practice.  

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If I feel that you would benefit from a talk therapist, counsellor or Somatic Therapist, I will discuss this with you and If I feel that there is a safeguarding issue, I am required by law to raise concern to a relevant professional. 

 

As a Somatic teacher & Coach, I aim to provide you with body-focused practices and tools to help you feel more connected to yourself and your inner experience. Somatic Coaching helps provide accountability, support and suggestions to help you create a sustainable and long term wellbeing practice. 

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By signing up to Yoga & Somatic Coaching, you agree that you; are responsible for your choices and decisions throughout the sessions. ​Communication & collaboration is key throughout your 121 journey, which is also built on trust. If you feel uncomfortable at any time during sessions or you aren't happy with the support, I do hope you can discuss this with me, so that we can work together to rectify it. You are welcome to send an email to me, rather than speak in person.

 

I will endeavour to support you in the best way that I can, within the boundaries of my Yoga & Trauma-Informed Somatic Teacher & Coach Training. 

BOOKING YOUR 121

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We start by having a free 30 minute or paid 60 minute Zoom Connection Call to discuss your 121 and what you'd like to focus on, alongside getting to know each other, if you are new to me. Please tell me in as much detail as you feel comfortable, why you are looking for 121 sessions and what you are hoping to gain / achieve. ​

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All new clients must complete a health questionnaire prior to their first session and disclose any health conditions.

I use my understanding and knowledge of Yoga, Somatics, anatomy and physiology to support your needs throughout the sessions, and may conduct additional research to ensure I'm supporting you in the most effective and appropriate way, whilst staying within my remit. I do not do any hands on adjustments. 

 

Sessions will be online. Home visits aren't possible at this time, due to limited availability.

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Dates and times for your sessions are confirmed upfront and will be the same each week / fortnightly, unless agreed otherwise. This helps both of us with consistency and planning ahead! 

 

If you choose to go ahead with 121 sessions, you must pay for your 121 upfront, via the online booking system. Payment plans / instalments are available and can be discussed during the initial consultation. 

Initial payments must be paid within 48 hours to secure the booking. Further payments are to be made within 7 days.

If you decide 121s are not the right fit for you, you have the right to turn them down before payment is made.

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Please refer to the cancellation policy below before making any payment. ​​

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CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING POLICY

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• Client must aim to provide at least 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel a session, unless a last minute emergency / health issue arises. 

• Where possible, sessions can be rescheduled to the next available time and date. 

• Missed sessions without prior notice will be forfeited.

• If Sophie needs to cancel, the session will be rescheduled to the next available date at no additional cost.

 

 

CONFIDENTIALITY 

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Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding all discussions and personal information shared during coaching sessions, except where disclosure is required by law.

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DISCLAIMER & LIABILITY

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• Coaching is not a substitute for therapy, medical, or psychological treatment.

• The Client is responsible for their personal wellbeing, choices and decisions throughout the sessions, and implementing the practices and tools into daily life. 

• ​Communication & Collaboration are key throughout your 1-1 journey to ensure you are receiving the right support for you.

• Sophie will endeavour to support you in the best possible way, within the boundaries of her Yoga & Trauma-Informed, Nature-led Somatic Teacher & Coach Training. 

 

 

TERMINATION

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• Either party may terminate this agreement with 72 hours written notice. 

• Please communicate any concerns with Sophie to explore how any issues could be resolved beforehand.  

• Fees for used and unused sessions are non refundable.

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I aim to be understanding and flexible where possible, and within reason.

I respect your time and the boundaries of our agreed sessions. We work together to ensure sessions start and end on time.  

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PERSONAL DATA / SAFETY

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Information gathered through the health form and connection call allows me to understand any particular needs you may have and I have a legitimate interest to support you before, during and after sessions.

You will be asked to give consent for personal data processing by confirming that you agree to this when signing up and completing the Intake Questionnaire. Your data is stored on Acuity Scheduling and is not shared with any other parties. You have the right to withdraw personal data at any stage.

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COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK

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Communication is key in Somatic Coaching. Please do reach out to me with any questions or if you need clarification on anything. 

Constructive feedback is welcome, and provides me the opportunity to ensure I am supporting you in the best way possible. You will be asked to complete a feedback form and provide anonymous testimonials, which will be used for marketing purposes. 

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Once payment has been made, you hereby agree to these terms & conditions. Please refer back to these terms and conditions whenever needed.

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I am really looking forward to working with you! With Gratitude, Sophie.