TERMS & CONDITIONS.
(Effective May 2026)
These Terms and Conditions apply to all services provided by Sacred Women's Journeys, including but not limited to individual therapy sessions, private guided relaxation, group wellbeing classes, therapeutic women's circles, and workshops. By booking, paying for, or participating in any service, you agree to these Terms.
NATURE OF SERVICES.
Sacred Women's Journeys provides wellbeing, therapeutic, and experiential facilitation services delivered by Belinda O'Dea, a qualified and insured multidisciplinary yoga instructor and Gestalt psychotherapy student practitioner practicing under clinical supervision.
Services may include individual psychotherapy sessions provided within a supervised clinical framework, private guided relaxation (Yoga Nidra), somatic and embodiment practices, breathwork, yoga classes, awareness and mindfulness exercises, and facilitated therapeutic women's circles.
While individual therapy sessions are provided within a supervised clinical framework, these services do not constitute medical, psychiatric, or emergency services and are not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or crisis intervention. Nothing provided should be interpreted as medical advice.
Participation is voluntary. You acknowledge that you are responsible for assessing your own physical, mental, and emotional suitability to engage in any service offered, and for seeking appropriate professional care where required.
ELIGIBILITY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FITNESS TO PARTICIPATE.
By booking or participating in any service offered by Sacred Women’s Journeys and Belinda O’Dea, you confirm and declare that:
You are physically and mentally able to engage in the services you have booked. You have disclosed to Sacred Women's Journeys, prior to participation, any physical health conditions, mental health diagnoses, recent surgeries, trauma history, or other circumstances that may be relevant to your participation. You understand that it is your responsibility to make this disclosure and that failure to do so may affect the suitability and safety of the service for you. You are participating voluntarily and of your own free will. You take full responsibility for your own wellbeing, choices, and actions before, during, and after participation. You will communicate openly with the therapist, instructor and facilitator if anything arises during a session that affects your comfort, safety, or capacity to continue.
Sacred Women's Journeys and Belinda O’Dea reserves the right to decline or discontinue services where it reasonably believes participation may not be safe or appropriate for a client, student or group member.
INFORMED CONSENT FOR INDIVIDUAL THERAPY.
Prior to commencing individual therapy, clients will be provided with a separate Informed Consent and Client Agreement document outlining the nature of the therapeutic relationship, the supervised practice context, the limits of confidentiality, fees and cancellation policy, and complaint procedures.
Therapy does not commence until informed consent has been given in writing. By signing the Informed Consent document, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to its contents.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS & PRIVATE GUIDED RELAXATION SESSIONS.
A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice, or non-attendance without notice, will incur the full session fee. Refunds are not provided for change of mind. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
GROUP WELLBEING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS.
All bookings are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. If you are unable to attend, you may offer your place to another member provided you notify Sacred Women's Journeys at least 48 hours prior to the session. Sacred Women's Journeys reserves the right to approve or decline any transfer. If no transfer is arranged within this timeframe, the booking is forfeited. If a session is cancelled by Sacred Women's Journeys, you will be offered a transfer or full refund.
THERAPEUTIC WOMEN’S CIRCLE.
Bookings for therapeutic women's circle are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may offer your place to another woman provided you notify Sacred Women's Journeys at least 48 hours prior to the session. Sacred Women's Journeys reserves the right to approve or decline any transfer. If no transfer is arranged within this timeframe, the booking is forfeited. If a session is cancelled by Sacred Women's Journeys, you will be offered a transfer or full refund.
PAYMENT TERMS.
Payment is required at the time of booking or on invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing. For multi-session packages, payment is required in full at the time of purchase. Failure to make payment may result in cancellation of your booking or a requirement for upfront payment for future services.
CONFIDENTIALITY.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS.
Confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the ethical guidelines of Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ). The following exceptions apply: where there is risk of harm to yourself or others, where disclosure is required by law, or where de-identified case material is discussed in clinical supervision for professional development purposes. In supervision, identifying details are protected to the extent possible.
GROUP SETTINGS.
In group sessions, all participants agree to respect the privacy of others and not to disclose personal information shared within the group outside of that setting. Confidentiality cannot be absolutely guaranteed in group environments, and participation acknowledges this limitation. Sacred Women's Journeys will always uphold confidentiality from its side.
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES & SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
These services are not clinical treatment in a medical sense and do not replace medical, psychological, or psychiatric care. Sacred Women's Journeys reserves the right to pause, limit, or discontinue participation where behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or outside the scope of the service being offered.
Where a client's needs exceed the scope of services offered, referral to an appropriate professional will be recommended.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE.
If you have a concern about any aspect of the service provided, you are encouraged to raise it directly with Belinda O'Dea in the first instance at hello@sacredwomensjourneys.com. Sacred Women's Journeys is committed to responding to all concerns respectfully and promptly.
If your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ) regarding ethical complaints. Contact details are available at www.ganz.org.au.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
All materials, teachings, resources, recorded content, and program designs provided by Sacred Women's Journeys remain the intellectual property of Sacred Women's Journeys and Belinda O'Dea. Nothing provided may be copied, reproduced, distributed, taught, or sold without express written permission. This includes but is not limited to program recordings, guided practices, written materials, and facilitation frameworks.
PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA.
Photography and video may be taken during group sessions for promotional purposes. Consent will be sought prior to or at the event. Participants may opt out at any time by notifying the facilitator. Care will always be taken to avoid capturing vulnerable sharing or sensitive moments for marketing use.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sacred Women's Journeys and Belinda O'Dea exclude liability for any loss, damage, injury, or harm arising from participation in services, including but not limited to physical injury, emotional distress, or financial loss.
Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
Participation is at your own risk. You are responsible for your own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing throughout your engagement with Sacred Women's Journeys.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
You are responsible for your own personal belongings at all times. Sacred Women's Journeys is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to personal property during any session or event.
FORCE MAJEURE.
Sacred Women's Journeys is not liable for delay, cancellation, or changes to services due to events beyond reasonable control, including illness, venue unavailability, extreme weather, or government restrictions. In such circumstances, every effort will be made to offer a transfer or alternative arrangement.
PRIVACY.
Personal information is collected and used only for service delivery, communication, and administration purposes. Information will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law. You may request access to your personal information at any time by contacting hello@sacredwomensjourneys.com.
GOVERNING LAW.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Western Australia, Australia. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
SUPERVISED PRACTICE DISCLOSURE.
Belinda O'Dea is a qualified and insured Gestalt psychotherapy student practitioner, currently completing her formal training through the Gestalt Therapy Institute of WA, with graduation anticipated December 2026. She practices under the clinical supervision of a qualified and registered supervisor and holds professional indemnity and public liability insurance appropriate to her current scope of practice.
By engaging in individual therapy services, you acknowledge that your therapist is a supervised student practitioner and consent to de-identified case material being discussed in clinical supervision for professional development purposes.
AMENDMENTS.
Sacred Women's Journeys reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The current version will always be available at sacredwomensjourneys.com. Continued use of services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
CONTACT.
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Belinda O'Dea on behalf of Sacred Women's Journeys