FAQ's
Everything You Need To Know about Hypnotherapy
How Does Hypnotherapy Work?
Have you ever driven your car from home to work and not once consciously acknowledged the journey? Or been so immersed in a mundane task you almost seem in a daydream? Been on ‘autopilot’? then you have experienced hypnosis (trance) which is a focused state of awareness.
Naturally, throughout the day and when we sleep, we experience natural and automatic movements in our brain wave patterns. Beta is the alert state that assesses, makes decisions, evaluates & uses our logical thinking. Alpha & Theta are the focused awareness states where we can access our memories, imagination, absorb positive suggestions and our senses are heightened.
By relaxing the conscious part of the mind, we can collectively access the unconscious part with the goal being to make positive changes and reframing or reprogramming unhelpful behaviour, patterns, habits or fears and increase areas you wish to improve on, simply using relaxation.
What Does Hypnosis Feel Like?
Hypnosis is a natural state of heightened awareness, you shall remain awake and simply relaxed, much a liken to a trance state such as when carrying out mundane tasks on autopilot. Hypnotherapy works with the unconscious mind which accounts for 90% of our daily behaviours and utilising the power of suggestion we can make positive changes to negative thinking patterns, habits and behaviours.
You will hear everything being said to you and if you wish to, you can open yourself up to suggestions for positive changes in your life. You can change state anytime you need to and cannot 'get stuck' in Hypnosis.
What Happens In A Session?
A first session will start with a relaxed consultation about why you have come to see me and depending on the complexity of the presenting problem(s) we may be able to do some Hypnosis or Coaching in the first session, if a longer consultation is required then hypnosis and or other techniques shall start in the next session.
Sessions can be recorded for you to take home and listen to again if required, included in the session price. Each session is an hour long.
Can You Provide Remote Sessions?
I'm currently practicing on a mobile basis, so I can see you in the comfort of your own home, this has been proven to be positive for many especially if a condition makes it hard to leave the home. I also offer remote sessions. Ideally using Zoom or Skype, please ensure you have a reliable service connection.
Can Benefits Be Seen After One Session?
Many clients feel positive changes after the first session, some may require a few more sessions, it is on an individual case by case basis, dependant on the complexity of the presenting problem, the motivation of the client, and if there is more than one area that you would like help with.
Hypnotherapy has proven to be one of the quickest and most effective therapies for achieving results compared to other therapies including Psychoanalysis and CBT.
'Top up' sessions are available should you feel events in your life have changed and you need additional support.
Can You Make Me Do Something Which I Am Not Comfortable With?
Absolutely not, I do not practise Stage Hypnosis and I cannot make you do or say anything you don't wish to. You shall be awake and alert during the sessions just simply relaxed.
Can You Drive After?
Absolutely, it is safe to drive and carry on your day as normal after your session.
Can You Guarantee Results?
I cannot guarantee and neither would any genuine therapist.
Any therapy is an individual thing, not every therapy will work for everyone, it is a matter of what works for you.
Hypnotherapy differs from other forms of therapy, we aim to find the solution and not to focus as much on the cause, aiming to get you to your desired self and feeling good sooner.
When clients are open minded and committed to change, they tend to achieve much better results.
Cancellation Policy
I appreciate schedules change and things do come up, if you are unable to attend your appointment please provide 24 hours notice before your appointment time then we can reschedule and I can offer that appointment to another client.
If less than 24 hours notice is given I reserve the right to retain half the session fee.
Payment
Payment can be made at the time of booking your session to ensure it is reserved, failure to pay upfront will result in a non confirmed appointment. Each session is £65, for blocking bookings of 5 or more sessions shall receive a 15% discount.
Covid 19
Please be assured during this time I want nothing but continued good all round health for everybody and shall be adhering to the latest Government guidelines at all times to protect my clients and myself. This shall include social distancing, ventilation, face coverings, hand sanitising and wiping down of any communal areas.
*September 2021 UPDATE: Due to some complications related to the effect of COVID, I will not have access to my usual consultation room for a few months so I'll be operating on a mobile basis in the comfort of your own home during this time.