1. About These Terms
These Terms & Conditions explain how you may use this website and the online group or individual supervision services provided by Dr Sue Gilchrist, based in Hobart, Tasmania. By using this site or booking a supervision session, you agree to these terms.
2. Nature of Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is a structured professional development process designed to support reflective practice, ethical decision making, and ongoing skill development.
Supervision is not:
- Counselling or psychotherapy
- Crisis intervention
- A substitute for organisational direction
- Legal, medical, or employment advice
You remain responsible for your own professional decisions, client outcomes, and compliance with your professional code of ethics and workplace policies.
3. Using This Website
You may use this website for personal and professional development purposes only. You agree not to copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission.
You must be 18 years or older to use this site or book supervision services.
4. Booking Sessions
Sessions are booked through by phone or email contact with Dr Sue Gilchrist or by submitting the inquiry form on the website. You are responsible for ensuring your contact details and booking information are correct.
If technical issues occur during an online session (e.g. Teams), we will attempt to reconnect or reschedule where appropriate.
6. Fees & Payments
All fees are listed in Australian dollars (AUD).
Payment is required at the time of booking or as otherwise stated. Supervision sessions already delivered are not refundable.
We comply with Australian Consumer Law.
8. Privacy & Confidentiality
Your personal information is handled in line with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy.
We collect information only for supervision and administrative purposes. Session notes are stored securely and are not shared unless required by law (e.g., mandatory reporting, subpoenas).
Online communication platforms may have their own privacy policies, which you are encouraged to review.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, templates, and downloadable materials—is owned by Dr Sue Gilchrist or licensed to us.
You may not copy, share, or modify any content without written permission.
11. Limitation of Liability
While we take care to provide accurate information and professional supervision, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be available or error free.
To the extent permitted by Tasmanian and Australian law, we are not liable for:
- Losses arising from your use of this website
- Decisions you make in your professional practice
- Issues caused by third party services or links
You use this site and supervision services at your own risk.
Therapeutic Dreamwork Services
1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website and your participation in any Therapeutic Dreamwork sessions, programs, courses, or related services (“Services”) offered by Dr Sue Gilchrist (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing this website or booking a session, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the website and Services.
2. Nature of Therapeutic Dreamwork Services
Therapeutic Dreamwork is a reflective, symbolic, and exploratory modality focused on understanding dream imagery, emotional themes, and personal meaning. It may involve discussion, guided reflection, symbolic interpretation, journaling, and experiential exercises.
Therapeutic Dreamwork is not:
- Psychological counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Medical or psychiatric treatment
- Crisis intervention
- A substitute for professional mental health or medical care
No diagnosis, treatment, or clinical advice is provided. All interpretations are exploratory and subjective.
3. Health, Medical & Psychological Disclaimer
You acknowledge and agree that:
- We do not provide medical, psychological, psychiatric, or diagnostic services.
- Dreamwork may evoke emotional responses, memories, or symbolic material that may feel intense or confronting.
- You are responsible for seeking independent professional support if you experience distress, mental health symptoms, or require medical advice.
- If you are currently under the care of a mental health professional, you should consult them before participating in dreamwork.
If you are in crisis or experiencing acute distress, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or emergency services
4. Eligibility, Screening & Informed Consent
To participate in dreamwork sessions, you must:
- Be aged 18 or older.
- Provide accurate and complete information during any intake or screening process.
- Disclose relevant mental health conditions, trauma history, sleep disorders, or medications if requested.
- Understand that participation is voluntary and you may discontinue at any time.
We reserve the right to decline or discontinue Services if we determine that dreamwork may not be appropriate or safe for you.
5. Client Responsibilities
By using our Services, you agree to:
- Monitor your own wellbeing during and after sessions.
- Seek medical or psychological support when needed.
- Use interpretations as reflective tools, not factual truths or directives.
- Refrain from making major life decisions solely based on dreamwork interpretations.
- Attend sessions free from the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs.
6. Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge that dreamwork may involve:
- Emotional release
- Disturbing or unexpected dream content
- Symbolic associations that may feel confronting
- Fatigue or introspective intensity
You participate at your own risk and agree that we are not liable for emotional, psychological, behavioural, or physical outcomes arising from your participation.
7. Bookings, Payments & Cancellations
Bookings
Sessions may be booked through our website or via email.
Payments
- All fees are listed in AUD.
- GST applies where required.
- Payment is due at the time of booking unless otherwise stated.
Cancellations & Refunds
- Cancellations made with at least 48 hours’ notice may be rescheduled without penalty.
- Late cancellations or non-attendance may incur the full session fee.
- Sessions already delivered are non-refundable.
- Refunds for programs or courses are provided only in accordance with Australian Consumer Law.
8. Group Dreamwork Sessions
For group sessions, circles, workshops, or courses:
- Participants must respect confidentiality of all group members.
- No participant is required to disclose personal information.
- However, you must be prepared to share your own dream content within the group and to offer when appropriate your view, “as if this were your dream” on the meaning of the dreams of others; and to receive the same feedback from other group members.
- Disruptive, harmful, or disrespectful behaviour may result in removal from the group without refund.
- There will be an initial group induction session during which the Ullman group process will be explained, each group will agree and contribute to group guide lines to ensure everyone’s safety and a template for a dream log will be provided.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on this website and provided during dreamwork sessions—including text, graphics, dreamwork frameworks, worksheets, recordings, and downloadable materials—is owned by us or licensed to us.
You may not:
- Copy
- Reproduce
- Distribute
- Modify
- Sell
- Publish
any content without our written permission.
10. Website Use Terms
By using this website, you agree:
- You are 18+ or have guardian consent.
- You will use the site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
- You will not copy, scrape, or data mine content.
- You will not attempt to interfere with website functionality or security.
11. Privacy & Data Handling
We collect personal information for the purpose of providing Services, managing bookings, and improving our website.
We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Our Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How it is stored
- How session notes (if any) are handled
- How cookies and analytics tools are used
By using our Services, you consent to the collection and handling of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
12. Session Recording Policy
Sessions are not recorded unless:
- You provide explicit written consent, and
- The purpose of the recording is clearly explained.
Recordings remain our intellectual property unless otherwise agreed.
13. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- The content of third party sites
- Their privacy practices
- Their accuracy or reliability
Links are provided for convenience only.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law:
- We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the website or Services.
- We make no guarantees regarding outcomes, interpretations, or personal insights gained through dreamwork.
- You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from your participation.
Nothing in these Terms excludes rights guaranteed under Australian Consumer Law.
15. Amendments to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website or Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Tasmania, Australia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Tasmania.
17. Contact Information
Dr Sue Gilchrist
ABN: 6821 4614 134
Email: info@suegilchrist.com.au
Location: Howrah, TAS
For crisis support: Lifeline 13 11 14
