All members of the FHT and the Guild of Holistic Therapists follow strict codes of ethics and professional practice.

FHT Code of Ethics

The FHT code can be summarised as:

• To act in the best interests of clients and treat them with respect
• To take responsibility for their actions
• To respect other practitioners and health professionals
• To practise only within the limits of their competence
• To ensure their behaviour does not damage the profession's reputation
• To observe confidentiality
• To practise within the law
• To maintain high standards of hygiene
• To maintain and develop their knowledge and skills

The Guild of Holistic Therapists Code of Ethics

• Members are obliged to uphold the dignity of the profession and shall conduct themselves in conformity with good taste and professional decorum]
• Members agree to act honourably towards their cleints and fellow practitioners
• Members agree to maintain confidentiality of their clients at all times
• Members must refrain from criticising the work of fellow practitioners
• Members must not undertake treatments which are beyond the scope of their professional training
• Members must not treat any client for a condition which, to her knowledge, is at the time under the care of a medical practitioner without the knowledge and consent of that practitioner
• Members must not give injections or prescribe pills, ointments or lotions which should be presecribed by a medical practitioner
• Members must not engage in activities which are illegal or immoral nor work in, or be associated with establishments whcih offer services which are illegal or immoral

For more information contact Kathryn on 07535 308031 or kpl@wholelifeholistics.co.uk