Informed Consent & Disclaimer

The information and services provided through The Healing Guide® website (www.thehealinguide.com) are intended for educational, informational, and wellness-support purposes. This page outlines the Client Informed Consent and Website Disclaimer applicable to services provided through The Healing Guide®. By accessing this website, booking a session, selecting the consent checkbox during the booking process, or participating in services offered through The Healing Guide®, clients acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms described below.

1. Practitioner Information

Services are provided by Himanshu Dua, a Counseling Psychologist and integrative wellness practitioner with academic training in Psychology, Yoga & Science of Living, and Vedic Studies. His professional certifications and training include complementary modalities such as Bach Flower Remedies, Sound Healing, Access Bars, and related holistic wellness practices. Where appropriate, the practitioner may integrate psychological counseling with complementary wellness techniques to support emotional well-being and personal development.

2. Nature of Services

The Healing Guide® provides psychological counseling and integrative emotional wellness services intended to support emotional awareness, stress management, mental clarity, and personal growth.

Sessions may integrate psychological counseling with complementary wellness practices such as:

Bach Flower Remedies
Meditation and Mindfulness practices
Breathwork (Pranayama)
Mantra and Mudra techniques
Sound-based relaxation practices
Emotional regulation and stress management techniques

These services are supportive and educational in nature. They do not constitute medical diagnosis, psychiatric treatment, prescription services, or emergency healthcare.

3. Counseling Process

Counseling is a collaborative process intended to help individuals explore emotions, thoughts, life challenges, and behavioral patterns. The purpose of counseling is to improve emotional awareness, develop coping strategies, and support personal growth.

By participating in counseling sessions, clients acknowledge and understand that:

Individual experiences and outcomes may vary.
No guarantees are made regarding specific results or improvements.
Counseling is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment.
If they are currently under medical or psychiatric care, they will continue such treatment independently and inform the practitioner where relevant.
They remain responsible for their own decisions, actions, and life choices arising from the counseling process.

4. Bach Flower Remedies

Bach Flower Remedies were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the United Kingdom during the 1930s and are intended to support emotional balance and psychological well-being. These remedies contain the energetic imprint of the flower rather than the physical extract and are preserved in an alcoholic base as a preservative. Within counseling sessions, a personalized Bach Flower Remedy blend may be selected based on the client’s emotional state.

Clients understand that:

Bach Flower Remedies are complementary wellness tools.
They do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent medical conditions.
They are not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment.
Remedy blends may contain alcohol used as a preservative.
Clients should inform the practitioner of any sensitivity, allergy, or restriction regarding alcohol.

By participating in sessions, clients acknowledge and consent to the use of Bach Flower Remedies where considered appropriate within the counseling process.

5. Vedic Wellness & Complementary Practices

Sessions may incorporate supportive practices derived from traditional yogic and Vedic wellness systems, including meditation, breathwork (pranayama), mantra, mudra, or sound-based relaxation practices. Participation in these practices is voluntary. Clients acknowledge that breathwork or meditative practices may sometimes produce temporary physical or emotional sensations. Clients are encouraged to practice within their comfort limits and discontinue if discomfort arises. Clients should inform the practitioner of any relevant medical conditions before participating in such practices.

6. Website Information Disclaimer

Information presented on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice, psychological diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Use of this website does not establish a therapist-client, counselor-client, or practitioner-client relationship. Such a professional relationship is established only after a counseling session has been formally scheduled and confirmed. Visitors are encouraged to consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical or psychiatric concerns.

7. Online Sessions & Confidentiality

Sessions are conducted online. Reasonable professional steps are taken to maintain confidentiality and protect client privacy in accordance with ethical counseling standards. However, due to the nature of digital communication, absolute data security cannot be guaranteed. Confidentiality may be limited where disclosure is required under applicable law or when there is a risk of harm to the client or others. Clients are encouraged to participate in sessions from a private and quiet environment to maintain confidentiality.

8. Session Recording Policy

To protect confidentiality and maintain the integrity of the counseling process, sessions should not be recorded by the client without prior discussion and permission. The practitioner does not record sessions unless explicit consent has been obtained from the client. Clients agree not to publish, distribute, or publicly share session content without prior written permission.

9. Voluntary Participation & Limitation of Liability

Participation in services provided by The Healing Guide® is entirely voluntary. By participating in sessions or using information from this website, clients acknowledge that:

They assume responsibility for their own emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.
Individual responses to counseling and complementary practices may vary.
No guarantees are made regarding specific outcomes.

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian law, The Healing Guide®, its owners, practitioners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from participation in services or reliance on information provided on this website. These services are not intended for emergency or crisis intervention. If a client is experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, they should seek immediate assistance from appropriate emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.

10. Jurisdiction

This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with services provided by The Healing Guide® shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Rohtak, Haryana, India.

11. Client Eligibility & Responsibility

Clients using the services of The Healing Guide® confirm that they are 18 years of age or older and capable of providing informed consent. If a client is under 18 years of age, participation requires the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian. Clients are responsible for providing accurate and complete information regarding their health, emotional condition, and any medical or psychological treatment they may be receiving. These services are intended for individuals seeking emotional support and personal development and are not designed for crisis intervention or emergency mental health care.

12. Consent

By accessing this website, booking a session, selecting the consent checkbox during the booking process, or participating in services provided by The Healing Guide®, clients confirm that:

They have read and understood this Client Informed Consent & Disclaimer.
They voluntarily agree to the terms described above.
They understand the nature and scope of the services provided.
They consent to receive counseling and integrative wellness services from The Healing Guide®.

Selecting the consent checkbox during the booking process constitutes the client’s electronic acknowledgment and informed consent to this agreement, and their booking and participation constitute their informed consent.