Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a free initial consultation but below you will find some of the things that we get asked and some of the things that people don't like to ask!! The things that you may want to know………………………
Could I be Hypnotised against my own will and can anybody be hypnotised?
Your co-operation is required to be hypnotised and most people can be. The exceptions to this are very young children or those under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Everybody else (who properly co-operates with the process) can be hypnotised.
What will you actually do when hypnotising me and what does it feel like?
Basically, I’ll just talk to you while you relax! I may also play some music or other sounds which encourage more relaxation. The way in which I’ll be talking to you is designed to help that relaxation process deepen to the point at which your mind becomes most receptive to the beneficial suggestions which will help you deal with the situation you’d like help with.
Most people describe the experience as relaxing, calming and peaceful. It’s a bit like that pleasant dreamy feeling you have just before you fall asleep. While it varies a little from person to person, clients normally describe themselves as feeling happy, calm and relaxed after their treatment.
Will I lose control of myself and could I be made to do something against my own will or nature?
No. You will know what is going on and you will retain your intelligence and your self-control. For Hypnotherapy to be successful, you need to be comfortable with what is going on in the session. If anything was suggested to you that went against your beliefs or moral code you would be shocked out of hypnosis.
If I won’t lose control, what about those stage shows where people do all sorts of silly things?
Successful stage hypnosis requires willing volunteers. These people obviously have a desire to join in the show and perform, or they wouldn’t volunteer to go on stage in the first place. Hypnosis merely helps them to lift the inhibitions which they may ordinarily have against performing.
Are any of the treatments you offer dangerous and are there any side effects?
All therapies used are completely safe, and in skilled hands they have been proven therapeutic aid. NO drugs are ever used, and there are no unwanted side effects.
Will it work, and will it last?
Yes, and yes. As with any therapeutic procedure, there can be no absolute guarantee, but in virtually every case, you will very soon feel the benefits of the treatment. Because of the fact that you have been helped to make beneficial changes to your way of thinking, your subconscious recognises those benefits and primes your conscious mind to keep applying your new habit.
Will I be able to drive home afterwards?
There will be a few minutes at the end of each session with a little general chat to establish how you’re feeling etc., and then you can go about your usual business without problems.
How many sessions will I need & how long between sessions?
There’s no definite answer to this. It depends on the type of thing you’ve come along for help with, the tenacity and depth of the cause, and your own reaction to the treatment. Some things are quick and simple – one or two sessions – but others require more. It is usual to leave a week between sessions but it depends how fast you would like to be helped. Treatments can be done on successive days if it’s going to help you and is appropriate to the condition being treated.
Do you GUARANTEE to cure me?
No, no therapist can absolutely guarantee this.
Please remember though, we are not born smoking or with fears and phobias, these are learned actions and responses and ones that we aim to change!
Will I feel a physical reaction to the treatment?
The most common reaction, and usually one which takes place a little later in the day, is one of feeling a little tired and quite relaxed. Because Hypnotherapy exercises your mind and imagination a bit more than usual, this is just a natural reaction. Otherwise you’ll feel completely normal.
Will you treat everybody?
There are some things I will not treat until you’ve been checked out and had it OK’d by your GP. Among these things are Manic Depression. I will also not treat people with a mental illness like schizophrenia, for instance, or people who turn up drunk or high.