What happens first?

Initially we can discuss how you experience your problem and answer any questions that you may have. Together we can then agree on how best to achieve the outcome that you want. Your plan will include hypnosis and possibly non-hypnotic techniques (NLP, psychotherapy)

What happens in a Hypnotherapy session?

Whilst you are in a relaxed state of heightened awareness, positive suggestions will be given in order to side step the conscious mind and deter it from interfering with the process of change. Hypnotherapy calls up an instinctive state instead of waiting for it happen at random.  For example have you ever read a book or watched a film and been so focused that you were oblivious to everything around you. Or were you so absorbed by it that you felt part of it? That’s a hypnotic state! It’s something that we have all experienced and with hypnotherapy, this natural ability is controlled and used to help you achieve your goals, which until now have been outside your control.

So anybody can be hypnotised as long as they have the ability to concentrate but it may not be appropriate for young children or people with complex mental health issues.

How long will it take?

Each session is booked for one and a half hours, usually taking just over an hour. Some problems only need one session, for example stopping smoking. Weight loss may take two or three. Other more complex problems may take longer. However, most people tend to see a dramatic improvement after just one session. What is most important is flexibility to ensure that you feel comfortable with the length of your sessions. Equally, I do not recommend long-term involvement, as soon as possible you should be guided to a point in your life where you are able to make changes confidently, easily and effortlessly.

Will I do silly things?

Nobody can be made to do anything against their will in hypnosis. You will be aware of your surroundings and  what is being said to you. Your sub-conscious mind would not allow you to do anything that you do not want to. 

Ready to take that next step?