What to Expect During a Hypnotherapy Session

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Prior to the hypnotherapy session I will send you forms to fill out.  Once we begin our appointment, we will discuss the reason for your visit and what you would like to achieve. I will then choose appropriate treatment to ensure that the session is tailored to your specific needs. Selected methods will depend on the reason for the visit and will typically include mixture of hypnosis,  NLP (Neuro- Linguistic Programming), tapping and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Whether you will be seated comfortably in my home practice or in the comfort of your own home during an online session, we will start the session with the treatment appropriate for your needs. You will simply relax and follow my instructions, which I will make very clear, making the session easy for you to follow. You may be speaking or may be quiet dependent on the method of treatment used. Depending on the order of the techniques used during the session, I will introduce a state of deep relaxation for your body and mind. 

It is important to note that you have the freedom to choose to come out of hypnosis any time you like, as you are the one in control. 

Hypnosis is a state of alertness, so you know exactly what is happening around you, you can hear everything, you can be quiet or you can speak. This is a collaborative process where I help you to introduce profound, positive changes that will benefit you and you choose to accept them, if you decide to do so.  

You are in a state of deep relaxation, so you may feel like relaxing even more and drifting into sleep but that would be a very expensive nap! You simply choose to stay awake and be present in the session, so you can get the maximum benefit from it.

Deciding between in-person and online hypnotherapy treatment depends on your individual preferences, needs and circumstances.  The same techniques of treatment are used for online and in-person sessions, therefore therapy delivered through both methods is equally effective. 

I provide detailed guidance to clients prior to online sessions (done through Zoom) to ensure its effectiveness. Clients receive instructions on how to create a conducive environment, optimising technical setup and are told what to expect during sessions. Customers can also choose to have some sessions done online and some in person.

The factors to consider are:

·  Preference for Interaction: Some clients may prefer the face-to-face interaction and personalised attention offered by in-person hypnotherapy sessions. Others may feel equally comfortable engaging with treatment online through video conferencing platforms.

·  Convenience: Online hypnotherapy offers the convenience of receiving treatment from the comfort of your own home, without the need to travel. This can be especially beneficial for people with busy schedules or mobility issues. 

·  Privacy: Some individuals may feel more comfortable discussing personal issues or undergoing therapy in the privacy of their own home. Other people may prefer to come out of the home environment, especially if they find difficult to find privacy in their own house. 

·  Technology: Having a well-functioning device such as iPad, laptop or PC with a microphone is essential for the online session. Mobile phones can be used only if you are fully visible on the screen. Video calls over the phone cannot be used for EMDR treatment, as this involves eye movement and there has to be a bigger screen to accommodate that. 

Legal Disclaimer

Please note that while I am based in the UK and governed by English law, I welcome clients from other countries.

The first session lasts around 120min. 

The follow up sessions last 60min-90min.