Frequently asked questions

Hypnotherapy is a non-invasive therapy that promotes deep relaxation and increases the ability to block out external distractions and unhelpful thoughts or feelings. The therapist then uses this more receptive and resourceful state of awareness for delivering therapeutic suggestions and solutions .

No two people experience Hypnosis in the same way. Some people describe it as being in a dreamlike place and for others it’s similar to the relaxation we feel in the moments just before we drift off to sleep.

Some people believe that they can’t relax or can’t be ‘hypnotised’, but they are often surprised to realise that despite being intelligent and strong-willed individuals they can easily achieve very deep hypnotic relaxation.  

It's worth noting that individuals who report being very stressed, anxious and restless often easily and quickly enter a state of very deep relaxation. 

The first consultation lasts 1.5hrs, and approximately 1hr of this time is spent undertaking the assessment discussion. This helps the Hypnotherapist understand the issues you wish to address, and tease out important information that will be woven into your treatment.

Ask about: Sleep Hypnotherapy - Anxiety Hypnotherapy - Menopause Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is completely safe when applied by a skilled and qualified professional. It is suitable, and can be helpful, for most people, however in very rare circumstances, the therapist may suggest you seek out the advice of another specialism or professional, or they might wish to confirm hypnotherapy is appropriate by requesting to link in with your G.P. prior to commencing therapy.

Hypnosis is a collaborative treatment and you will be working in partnership. The therapist will assist you with this, but cannot force you to do anything you don't want to do, and you absolutely cannot get stuck in a trance! 

Just think about it, we all go in and out of light trance every day, without even realising it. When you are gripped by a great film or become immersed in a book, you lose awareness of everything else going on around you, but should your  phone or doorbell ring, that 'trance', is immediately broken - it's that simple! 

Hypnotherapy is a brief therapy. For habit breaking and smoking cessation, one or two sessions will likely be enough. 

Other issues such as anxiety, stress, or low mood might require 3-6 sessions.  Many people report noticeable benefits from the first session alone.

Generally, weight management, menopause/peri-menopause management and Fertility Support are delivered over a course of 6 sessions to maximise success and develop alternative, resourceful  strategies.