Code of Conduct & Ethical Framework

 

The Embodied Leadership Lab

Last updated: 17/03/2026

1. Professional Standards

I am a member of the International Institute of Holistic Therapists and adhere to their Code of Conduct.

This work is grounded in professionalism, integrity, and respect in all client relationships.

2. The Nature of This Work

This is a relational, embodied, and educational container.

It may include:

  • Conversation

  • Guided practices

  • Emotional and nervous system work

  • Somatic and body-based practices (including dearmouring)

  • Exploration of intimacy, polarity, and connection

This work may involve discussion of sexuality and direct work with embodied experience.

All practices are conducted within clearly defined professional boundaries.

This is not a sexual service.

3. Consent & Choice

Consent is foundational to all interactions.

  • You will never be required or coerced into any activity

  • You are always free to say no, pause, or stop

  • A range of options will be offered where appropriate

  • You are responsible for choosing what feels right for you

    4. Boundaries

    Clear boundaries are established at the beginning of each session.

    • These boundaries are agreed in advance

    • They are not renegotiated mid-session

    • Any form of interaction will immediately stop if requested

    5. Physical Touch

    Where touch is included:

    • It is always discussed and agreed beforehand

    • It is used with clear intention and within defined boundaries

    • Safety, respect, and consent are prioritised at all times

    6. Sexual & Romantic Boundaries

    This container is a professional, relational, and educational space.

    Sexual services are not offered within this work, and romantic or sexual dynamics are not part of the container.

    I do not use client relationships to meet my personal, emotional or sexual needs.

    While themes such as erotic energy, attraction, and polarity may be explored, they are held within clear and conscious boundaries.

    7. Power Dynamics

    I acknowledge the inherent power dynamic within this work.

    I commit to:

    • Not exploiting this dynamic

    • Supporting your autonomy and self-agency

    • Encouraging self-responsibility and choice

    8. Confidentiality

    Your privacy is respected.

    • Personal information is treated as confidential

    • Information may only be shared where legally required or where there is risk of harm

    9. Client Responsibility

    You are responsible for:

    • The information you choose to share

    • Your decisions and actions outside of sessions

    • Communicating your needs, limits, and boundaries

    10. Professional Integrity

    I commit to:

    • Working within my scope of practice

    • Seeking supervision and support where needed

    • Ending professional relationships where they are no longer beneficial

    • Acting in the best interests of the client

    11. Safety & Wellbeing

    This work supports:

    • Emotional

    • Psychological

    • Relational

    • Embodied wellbeing

    It is not a replacement for medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment where required.

    This work is powerful. It asks for honesty, responsibility, and respect — from both of us.