What Can I Expect?

Hypnotherapy sessions

I use the initial consultation to discuss your history, thoughts and feelings surrounding the presenting issue. I will explain in more detail how hypnotherapy works and how it can help you; you will have a chance to ask any questions that you may have. A treatment plan will be proposed. During this first session I aim to induce a light hypnotic state to give you an idea of what it feels like and also of what to expect next time; this serves to allay any fears and most clients leave looking forward to their next session.

Many clients say that hypnosis is a wonderful experience. You may already think that you are able to relax but I invite you to discover a deeper, more comfortable source of relaxation.

Subsequent sessions

Each session lasts about an hour, usually a week after the first session, where there is really nothing for you to do but sit back and relax. You will remain in control of yourself throughout, as I guide you through the experience, working through your personalised treatment plan.

How long will it take?

Ideally, each session should be one to two weeks apart, although shorter or longer time periods will not deter the success rate of the therapy. Because everyone is different it is difficult to predict how many sessions you will need but I will be able to give you a clearer indication after the initial consultation. Length of therapy also depends on the issue or symptoms and individual circumstances but 3 to 6 sessions is usual. You are not committed to a specific number of sessions and you are involved in the process at all times.

For Smoking Cessation the consultation and therapy are combined into a single session lasting approximately two hours, followed one week later with a one hour reinforcement session.

Counselling/Psychotherapy sessions

I use the initial 90 minute session to discuss details about the nature of your problem and to understand what your goals of therapy are. I will explain how counselling works and how it can help you; you will also have a chance to ask any questions that you may have. I usually see clients once a week and counselling may last a few weeks or be extended over a longer period of time. We will discuss this at the initial consultation.

Subsequent sessions last 1 hour, usually weekly.

I work to the ethical standards of my accredited bodies and endeavour to complete therapy in an appropriate number of sessions.