Hypnotherapy Explained

WHAT TO EXPECT
Rest assured, you will remain in control at all times throughout the session and cannot be hypnotised against your will.

You won't tell me anything you don't want me to know, nor will you do anything you don't want to do or that goes against your moral beliefs or values.

You may not remember everything you hear during the hypnosis session, but your unconscious mind will always be able to recall whatever it's important for you to remember.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?
After taking a very detailed case history to get to know you and determine what goal you wish to achieve, any queries you may have about hypnotherapy will be answered. Then, once you're sitting comfortably, I'll speak to you in a low, soothing voice to help you go into a trance. This state of altered consciousness is one you'll already be familiar with, as we all experience trance states in everyday life - when we day-dream, for example, or when we fail to hear the phone ring because we're so engrossed in reading a book.

You'll then be taken into an even deeper trance before being taught self-hypnosis, a tool you can use in everyday life to help you relax, reduce your stress levels and achieve your goals. In subsequent hypnosis sessions, various techniques to help you gain a better understanding of your problem will be used and you'll also be given suggestions on how to overcome it.

At the end of each hypnotherapy session, you'll be woken up (although you can wake yourself up at any time simply by opening your eyes) and will be left feeling energised and refreshed. Finally, you'll be set 'homework' to reinforce the therapy.

CAN ANYONE BE HYPNOTISED?
90% of people are able to go into a light trance, and of those 90% are also able to go into a medium trance. However, if you have ever had psychotic episodes, you should not undergo hypnotherapy as it is contraindicated for this condition.

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED TO HAVE?
Unlike many other therapies, hypnotherapy is solution-focused and results can be achieved in a relatively short period of time. Stop Smoking Today is always a single session, but the treatment time for other symptoms varies because each individual patient is different. However, I ask most patients to commit to a minimum of three sessions in order to give the therapy the best chance of success. Note, too, that regularly practising self-hypnosis will reduce the number of sessions you need to have. I will always strive to help you reach your goals in the shortest possible time.