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Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 10th April 2025
Welcome to Catching Patterns ("we", "us", "our"), the therapy practice of Racquel Barnes. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website [www.catchingpatterns.co.uk] (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.
1. Use of the Website
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The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or book therapy services through us unless you have parental or guardian consent.
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You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that may damage the reputation of our practice or violate the rights of others.
 
2. Booking and Cancellation Policy
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Therapy sessions can be booked through the contact form, email, or by phone.
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Cancellations must be made at least 2days/ 48 hours before the scheduled session. Failure to do so may result in the full session fee being charged.
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We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel sessions in case of emergencies, illness, or other unavoidable circumstances.
 
3. Fees and Payment
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All session fees will be communicated prior to booking following your Consultation Call.
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Payments can be made via bank transfer only. Invoices may be issued upon request.
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If payment is not received prior to the appointment, the session will be cancelled and I will email you to confirm this.
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Fees may be reviewed periodically. You will be notified in advance of any changes.
 
4. Confidentiality
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All therapy sessions are confidential in accordance with the standards of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Confidentiality may be broken only in exceptional circumstances, such as:- 
Risk of harm to yourself or others
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Disclosure of serious criminal activity
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Legal obligation to share information (e.g. court order)
 
 
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5. Data Protection
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Catching Patterns is committed to protecting your personal information. Our data processing practices are in line with GDPR and further outlined in our Privacy Policy.
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You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at CatchingPatternsCBT@hotmail.com.
 
6. Limitation of Liability
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We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times or free from viruses or errors.
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While we aim to provide a high standard of care, we do not accept liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this website or reliance on its contents.
 
7. Third-Party Links
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This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external sites.
 
8. Intellectual Property
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All content on this website, including text, logos, images, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Catching Patterns and protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any part of this website without prior written permission.
 
9. Amendments to Terms
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We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
 
10. Governing Law
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These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
 
 
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:
Catching Patterns – Racquel Barnes
Email: CatchingPatternsCBT@hotmail.com
Website: www.catchingpatterns.co.uk
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