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Frequently Asked Questions
Can hypnotherapy help me and is it right for me? How many sessions will I need? How does hypnotherapy compare with counselling and psychotherapy? Why is the 30 minute free consultation so valuable?
Q: What is hypnosis?A: Hypnosis, also referred to as trance, can be simply explained as an 'altered state of awareness'. This totally natural phenomenon is part of our daily lives and is experienced at least twice a day. You may know it as day dreaming, or being absorbed in the storyline of a book or a film while outside events seemed to fade momentarily. Q: What is hypnotherapy?A: Hypnotherapy combines therapeutic techniques such as psychotherapy, counselling, NLP with the use of hypnosis. Hypnotherapy generates fast, effective and long lasting results. The role of a hypnotherapist is to help you establish communication channels with your subconscious in order to overcome your inner obstacles and reach your goals. Q: What is NLP?A: NLP derived from Ericksonian hypnotherapy. Indeed Bandler & Grinder modelled the work of Milton H. Erickson - father of hypnotherapy as we know it - to develop a new therapeutic technique called Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP is based on sets of relations between linguistic forms, eye and body position and movement, and memory. NLP is widely used for therapeutic and coaching purposes. Q: Can hypnotherapy help me and is it right for me?A: Hypnotherapy can help with a great number of issues, some of which are listed on the Treatments page. It is a very successful method of therapy with most people. The most crucial part of establishing whether it is right for you - as with any type of therapy - is to find a therapist who you trust and with whom you feel safe and comfortable. Q: Can I be hypnotised?A: Everyone can be hypnotised. Hypnosis or trance is an entirely natural state which occurs at least twice a day. You have been in a state of hypnosis more times in your life than you can count. The key to 'being hypnotised' is to trust yourself and the therapist enough to allow yourself to relax and let the process happen naturally.
Q: Will I lose control?A: No. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and as such the hypnotherapist acts as a guide to assist the client access a state of deep relaxation. Just as when daydreaming, you retain absolute control and will be able to snap out of trance in a split second if you choose. If you are feeling comfortable and very relaxed during the session, the ‘worst’ that can happen is for you to fall asleep! Q: Is it safe? A: Yes, absolutely. Any professional and respectable therapist will have your best interest at heart. As explained above, hypnosis is a totally natural state, which we all experience daily and it totally safe. Additionally during the first session, your therapist should ask you a number of questions including your health status. There are some contraindications and these include severe health issues such as brain damage, some psychiatric disorders, heart disease and epilepsy.
Q: What will it feel like?A: I often compare hypnosis with the feeling of just waking up when you know you don't have to get up, you don't even have to open your eyes - those wonderful few moments of complete relaxation between sleep and wakefulness. It is a very comfortable place to be particularly because we live such busy lives. People often feel revitalised and refreshed after a session. Q: How many sessions will I need?A: As each individual client comes with a unique set of circumstances, it is very difficult to predict the number of sessions required to create effective and long lasting changes. However, in most cases issues are resolved within 2 to 12 sessions. Sometimes even one unique session suffices. A treatment plan will be discussed and agreed upon at the start of therapy and will be re-evaluated as the therapy progresses.
Q: How does hypnotherapy compare with counselling and A: Hypnotherapy can address the same issues. However, in contrast with counselling and psychotherapy, hypnotherapy is essentially goal-oriented. This means that I always ask my clients what they want to achieve and we work together to deliver the results they want. Changes start to be noticed within a few sessions and for the vast majority issues are resolved in less 10 weeks. With hypnotherapy, you won't be sitting on a therapist's couch for months.
Q: Why is the 30 minute free consultation so valuable?A: The 30 minute free consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your current circumstances and determine whether hypnotherapy is the right solution for you. It allows us both to ascertain if and how we can work together to bring the changes you want in your life. Following your 30 minute consultation, you are free to choose whether you would like to start work there and then or book an appointment for a later date.
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