Kin Begin: A Guide Through Change
The Journey to Parenthood
Kin Begin Pathway — Client Agreement
This agreement is between you and Kirsty Hartwell (Kin Begin) for the 3-session Kin Begin Pathway.
What the sessions are
The three sessions support emotional processing, identity transitions, self-reflection, and self-determined action setting as you navigate the changes of pregnancy or early parenthood.
They are not therapy, counselling, clinical triage, medical advice, midwifery care, mental health treatment, or any form of clinical assessment. The sessions do not replace contact with your midwife, GP, health visitor, therapist, or other healthcare professional.
Confidentiality
What you share will be kept confidential. The only exception is if you disclose something that suggests you or someone else may be at risk of harm. In that situation I have a duty of care to share relevant information with the appropriate service so that support can be put in place. All other details remain private and will not be shared.
Sessions and payment
The Pathway consists of three sessions of approximately 50–60 minutes each.
Fee: £150 for the three sessions, payable in full before Session 1 or with prior agreement to be paid in 3 equal payments prior to each session.
Payment confirms your place.
Cancellation
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to rearrange a session. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed without notice, may be charged or counted as used.
Your responsibilities
You are responsible for your own decisions and actions. The sessions offer a structured space for reflection and planning; they do not provide advice that replaces professional healthcare, therapy, or other specialist support.
Agreement
By booking and paying for the sessions you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the above.
Privacy Notice
Who I am
Kirsty Hartwell, trading as Kin Begin.
What information I collect
Name, email address, phone number (if provided), booking details, payment records, and any notes from our sessions that are needed to support the work.
Why I collect it
To deliver the Kin Begin Pathway sessions, manage bookings and payments, and keep simple records for tax and service improvement.
How long I keep it
Session notes and contact details are kept for as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal requirements (usually no longer than 7 years for financial records). You can ask me to delete your personal information earlier, except where I am required to keep it.
Who I share it with
I do not share your information with anyone else, except:
1) if required by law, or
2) if a duty of care arises because something you share suggests you or someone else may be at risk of harm (in which case relevant information may be shared with the appropriate service).
Your rights
You can ask to see the information I hold about you, request corrections, or ask for it to be deleted (subject to legal requirements). Contact me at [your email] if you have any questions about your information.
Kin Begin: A supportive guide through becoming a parent and parenthood
