1.1 The content on this Website is provided for general information and education only. It is not advice, including but not limited to psychological, medical, mental health, legal, financial, or any other professional advice.

1.2 Even though Sheryl Thomas is a registered counsellor, nothing on this Website creates a counsellor–client relationship between you and her.

1.3 You must not rely on any content on this Website as:

• a substitute for professional counselling or therapy,
• a diagnosis, treatment plan, or crisis support, or
• a recommendation to take, or not take, any particular action.

1.4 If you need help, especially for emotional distress, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or urgent mental health concerns, you should immediately contact a qualified professional or emergency service in your area.

2.1 You are solely responsible for how you use the information on this Website and for any decisions or actions you take (or do not take) based on it.

2.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sheryl Thomas and any associated entities will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, claim, or consequence of any kind (direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential) arising out of or in connection with:

• your use of this Website,
• your reliance on any content on this Website, or
• any third-party content linked to from this Website.

2.3 This includes, without limitation, any emotional, psychological, financial, or reputational harm.

3.1 This Website is not an emergency, crisis, or helpline service.

3.2 Do not use this Website, its contact forms, or email for urgent or life‑threatening situations. For emergencies, contact your local emergency number or crisis service immediately.

4.1 Unless otherwise stated, all text, images, graphics, logos, and other content on this Website are owned by or licensed to Sheryl Thomas and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 You may view the Website and print or save a single copy of pages for your personal, non-commercial use only.

4.3 You must not:

• copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or modify any content, or
• create derivative works based on the content,

without prior written permission from Sheryl Thomas.

5.1 You agree not to:

• use this Website for any unlawful purpose;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website;
• introduce any viruses, malware, or harmful code;
• scrape, harvest, or systematically copy content or data from the Website;
• scrape, harvest, or copy content or information for creating other websites, documents, presentations, training materials, or similar works.

5.2 If you breach these Terms, Sheryl Thomas may, at her sole discretion, restrict or terminate your access to the Website and/or initiate legal proceedings.

5.3 If you wish to use any content from this Website, you must first contact Sheryl Thomas by email. You may only use such content after receiving a written “Acceptance of Request and Confirmation of Permission” and must provide clear credit to www.sherylthomas.com in the manner specified in that permission.

6.1 This Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided for convenience only.

6.2 Sheryl Thomas has no control over, and is not responsible for, the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of those sites is at your own risk.

7.1 The content on this Website may be updated, changed, or removed at any time without notice.

7.2 These Terms may also be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when revisions are made.

7.3 By continuing to use the Website after changes are posted, you accept the revised Terms.

8.1 These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or your use of the Website, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia.

8.2 Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Sheryl Thomas

Email: reachme@sherylthomas.com

Website: https://www.sherylthomas.com