ICHP: Code of Ethics
Assessing courses of study for hypnotherapy / psychotherapy and approving those courses (such as those provided by I.C.H.P.) which meet the highest standards of professionalism.
(1) THE INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
The Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (I.C.H.P.) is a totally autonomous association of like-minded therapists, I.C.H.P. Post-Graduate members and suitably qualified ethical hypnotherapists / psychotherapists. The I.C.H.P. is dedicated to the professional and ethical use of eclectic hypnotherapy allied to the practice of psychoanalysis, hypno-analysis, and psychotherapy, for the treatment of nervous disorders and emotional problems.
Registered in Dublin Castle in 1990 (Est. 1979) under the Business Names Act 1963.
The Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy is associated to:
The Irish Hypnotherapy Examiners Board. (Reg. 1993)
The National Hypnotherapy / Psychotherapy Register. (Reg. 1997)
The I.C.H.P is the official association of the:
The Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy
The primary purpose of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy is the advancement of the art, science and practice of ethical hypnotherapy / psychotherapy as a technique for the relief and rehabilitation of persons suffering from nervous disorders and emotional problems. The I.C.H.P. exists to promote widespread personal empowerment through therapeutic techniques, and to promote the training of its members and education for the general public.
(2) INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
- This Code of Ethics and Conduct is established in accordance with the By-Laws of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Post Graduate Association and the Irish Hypnotherapists Examiners Board, (I.C.H.P., I.H.E.B.).
- Expressions defined in the By-Laws and used in this Code shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. In this Code the expression ‘Hypnotherapy Member’ shall mean a member practising or training to so practice hypnotherapy.
- It is a condition of membership that each applicant for membership undertakes in writing to be bound by the terms of the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- Breach or violation of the terms of the Code may lead to termination of membership of the I.C.H.P. PGA.
- ‘Professional Misconduct’ shall mean any action with regard to the pursuit of an ICHP PGA Member’s profession which is unethical or which is contrary to the specific rules of conduct set out in the Code.
- ‘Professional Misconduct’ shall mean any action with regard to the pursuit of an ICHP PGA Member’s profession which is unethical or which is contrary to the specific rules of conduct set out in the Code.
- ‘Professional Misconduct’ shall mean any action with regard to the pursuit of an ICHP PGA Member’s profession which is unethical or which is contrary to the specific rules of conduct set out in the Code.
- A member whose conduct is under investigation and who resigns from the I.C.H.P. PGA, will not be allowed to re-join the I.C.H.P. PGA, without the satisfactory completion of the process of any investigation or disciplinary action.
(3) ICHP – AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of both the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy and the above Board / Register / Institute is to encourage the highest standards of hypnotherapy / psychotherapy practice throughout Ireland. It sets out to achieve this objective by:
- Assessing courses of study for hypnotherapy / psychotherapy and approving those courses (such as those provided by I.C.H.P.) which meet the highest standards of professionalism.
- Conducting examinations for membership to the Institute or for those who wish certification from the Board and maintaining a Registrar of Members who qualify in this way.
- Requiring registered members to observe standards of practice and codes of ethics as prescribed by the Institute.
- Investigating and adjudicating on complaints against registered members. (Note any member found to be in default of prescribed standard of practice or code of ethics may be removed from membership).
- Promoting the recognition of hypnotherapy / psychotherapy / hypno-analysts as a separate and distinct profession.
- Publishing a directory of persons registered and certified and referring them to anyone seeking help through hypnosis / psychoanalytical therapy.
- Promoting continuing education programmes e.g. conferences, lectures, workshops, seminars also printing and circulating journals on the practice of ethical analytical hypnotherapy / psychotherapy.
- Maintaining a public information office that will provide information to the general public and other interested parties.
- Providing a network which will allow professionals to share experiences with members of the I.C.H.P.
- Raise the awareness of hypnotherapy / psychotherapy and the beneficial outcome of treatment amongst the general public.
- Promote the I.C.H.P. as the most ethical and professional body in its field.
- Attract new recruits to the profession and to the I.C.H.P. in particular.
- To make the work of the I.C.H.P. therapists relevant to the ordinary person and to de-mystify the science.
- To cooperate with any recognised body, association, either in Ireland, the UK, Europe, or the USA, who have similar aims and objectives. To federate, or affiliate, or become affiliated, whether incorporated or not, to promote the ICHP’s aims.
- To promote ICHP’s interests in any proposed statutory registration or proposed act of Oireachtas, or proposed EEC Directives. To take any steps required either alone or jointly, to the acquisition of ‘Hypno-Psychotherapy’ as a completely separate and distinct profession.
