Will I lose control?
No, you remain in control at all times. myself or any other Hypnotherapist cannot have control over you.
Will I be made to do something silly?
Any Hypnotherapist will not make you do anything you would not normally do. This area of misconception is left for Stage Hypnotists.
Can anybody be hypnotised?
Yes, anyone can be hypnotised as long as they want to be and have an ability to concentrate, everyone goes into natural altered (otherwise known as 'trance') states at some point. It is not appropriate for very young children or people with certain mental disabilities. You cannot be forced into hypnosis against your will.
Some Common Concerns
People are sometimes concerned that they will “lose control” in hypnosis. but regardless of how deeply people may go in hypnosis and however passive they may appear to be, they actually remain in full control of the situation. They are fully able to talk if they wish to (or not, as the case may be) and can stand up and leave the room at any time. Neither can a hypnotised person be made to do anything against their usual ethical or moral judgement or religious belief. It is likely that the notion of a loss of control stems from most people’s misconception of stage hypnosis, wherein participants are apparently made to perform all manner of (usually foolish) acts. However, the reader should be aware that participation in a stage act is an entirely voluntary process (thus “permission” is already given to the hypnotist) and that there can be no such volunteer who is unaware of exactly what they are letting themselves in for!
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is the treatment of emotional and psychological disorders, unwanted habits and undesirable feelings, using psychological techniques alone. The aim of all such therapy is to assist people in finding meaningful alternatives to their present unsatisfactory ways of thinking, feeling or behaving. Therapy also tends to help you become more accepting both of yourselves and others and can be most useful in promoting personal development and unlocking inner potential.
How long does a session last?
Please allow a minimum of half hour to an hour for an initial session. Further sessions would normally be around an hour in length. Quit Smoking is normally around two hours in duration.
Is all information and personal details kept confidential?
Yes, 100%
Will I be OK to drive or work after the session?
Yes, this is not a problem.
How Do I pay?
Payment is due at the end of each session. Payment can be made in cash or by cheque with a valid guarantee card.
What is the ’trance state’?
The trance state is simply an altered state of awareness, in which the client's attention is focussed on inner resources. Although everyone's experience of trance is slightly different, you'll always feel both comfortable and relaxed, and may experience a pleasant sense of 'drifting' and detachment from your surroundings.
How many sessions will I need?
To stop smoking usually just one single session will be required. For anything else, that depends on your motivation and desire to change. Everybody is different. However, hypnotherapy is a very effective therapy and I will want to help you in the minimum number of sessions possible. Generally the majority of problems can be resolved in just a few sessions (we normally suggest five to eight sessions, although it is very rare for clients to require as many as eight sessions. However, should further sessions be deemed necessary, we will review your progress so that at any time we can make a valued judgement about how the therapy is progressing and if any more sessions will be required.
