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What is hypnosis?

Will I be unconscious?

Will I remember everything that happened in trance?

Can I be hypnotized?

What does it feel like?

Does the hypnotist control me?

Isn’t all hypnosis self-hypnosis?

How do hypnosis sessions proceed?

Are sessions taped?

What do sessions cost?

Is there a charge for cancelled sessions?

How many sessions does it take?

Which method do you use?

What is your policy on Privacy and Confidentiality?

What about group sessions for the public?

What about presenting to professional groups?

What about presenting to businesses?

How are you licensed?

What about stage hypnosis?

How can I pay?

What is Skypenotherapy©?

 

 

 

What is hypnosis?

Although the word Hypnosis has its source from Hypnos, the Ancient Greek word for sleep, it is far from that. In fact, hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state of heightened awareness. The mind's critical factors are bypassed allowing it to establish selective thinking.

Your mind is full of your learned behaviour, beliefs and values, many of which may not be valid any more and may be causing you problems. By bypassing these blockages we can work together to allow your natural and untainted mind to make the decisions which will benefit you in many ways.

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Will I be unconscious?

No.  You will be aware of all sounds around you at all times. Sometimes I will want you to respond to my questions and your mind will need to be fully aware to do that.

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Will I remember everything that happened in trance?

In most cases, yes you will. However, for some of my clients, and with certain therapeutic methods I may use, it may be beneficial for you not to remember certain parts of the trance experience. I will always tell you if I plan to do this type of work with you so that you can make an informed choice.

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Can I be hypnotised?

Absolutely.  You may not realise it but you have been hypnotised many times already. Have you ever been entranced by music, art, film, or dance? Have you ever been so engrossed in a film, a book or the TV? In all these cases you were in a state of trance. And that’s hypnosis.

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What does it feel like?

Most clients report that hypnosis feels like daydreaming or the short time just before you fall asleep. Hypnosis is deeply relaxing and clients tend to leave the session feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit.

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Does the hypnotist control me?

No.  The hypnotist guides you. If at any time you want to emerge from hypnosis for any reason you will instantly, naturally, open your eyes and become fully alert. No one can keep you in hypnosis against your will.

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Isn’t all hypnosis self-hypnosis?

Many hypnotherapists, myself included, believe this to be true. A good hypnotherapist will act as the road signs on your map; you know where you want to go but are unsure of the best direction to take. Your hypnotherapist will help you.

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How do hypnotherapy sessions proceed?

I will initially send you some forms or questionnaires relevant to your case which I will ask you to complete and return to me before your first session. This enables me to produce an initial treatment plan for you.

On your first visit I will explain hypnosis and answer any questions you may have.  We will discuss your goals or issues and will use non-hypnotic cognitive behavioural therapies to gain a fuller understanding of the issues at hand. Usually in the second half of your session I will guide you into a state of deep relaxation and mental alertness in which you will be fully aware of everything going on around you. I use various techniques to clarify the underlying cause of your problem and additional techniques to resolve them. Then you are emerged, fully refreshed. To complete the session I will review the session with you and agree with you the best way to proceed.

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Are sessions taped?

You may bring a video or other recorder for your own use.

In a short time I will be providing the facility for recording sessions.

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What do sessions cost?

Weekday sessions in Chiswick, West London
£65 per session

Weekend sessions in Chiswick, West London
£90 per session

Weekday sessions in Central London
£110 per session

Weekend sessions in Central London
£180 per session

 

Smoking Cessation High Impact Session in Chiswick
£180 for your single two-hour treatment

Smoking Cessation High Impact Session in Central London
£320 for your single two-hour treatment

 

Eight-Session Weight Loss Programme
£65 per session
or
£400 for all eight sessions if paid before first session

 

Sports Mental Toughness Coaching
£65 per person per session
Discounts can be agreed for multiple session courses and work with teams and societies.

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Is there a charge for cancelled sessions?

If you cancel the session before 48 hours of the appointment time then there is no charge. Otherwise, the full fee may apply.

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How many sessions will it take?

This really depends on the issues involved. I will be able to tell you how many sessions we will plan before your first session. Often, progress is so good that fewer sessions are needed yet, at other times, unexpected issues arise and further sessions are required. The following list illustrates average lengths for some treatment plans but should be used as a rough guide only.

Anxiety                6 sessions
Driving Test         4 sessions
Nail Biting            3 sessions
Panic Attacks        8 sessions
Phobias                8 sessions
Habits                  4 sessions
Stress                  8 sessions
Weight                 6 session program
Performance         4 sessions
Confidence           6 sessions
Blushing              4 sessions
Stammering         6 sessions
Depression          10 sessions
Smoking             1 session
IBS                     5 session program
Sexual Problems  8 sessions

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Which method do you use?

I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH). You can read about this scientifically tested method in the Hypnotherapy section. The treatment plan is designed to be right for you and is adjusted as we proceed through your sessions.

If you prefer me to use other hypnotherapy methods you will be glad to know that I am also trained in traditional and analytical hypnotherapy.

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What is your policy on Privacy and Confidentiality?

Your privacy is assured on many levels. Firstly, no personal details of your issues are ever released to third parties without your permission. Secondly, I will never tells anyone that you are a client. Thirdly, during the session, you may choose to share the insights and memories that surface, or not; it can be useful to tell me everything, but that is your decision. Fourthly, I take session notes in longhand which you may have copies of if you wish. Fifthly, you are welcome to video or audiotape the sessions for your own use.

All paper records are kept in a secure, locked cabinet and all digital records are encrypted in locked documents and backed up daily. My record-keeping fully conforms to the Data Protection Act.

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What about group sessions for the public?

Duncan can conduct group sessions covering many issues. The most popular topic for group session work is sports performance. If you want to arrange an evening group session at your club, get in touch with me and we can arrange a programme and cost structure.

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What about presenting to professional groups?

Duncan is able to provide advice on hypnotherapy matters to professional groups such as medical professionals, care workers and other groups. Please call me to discuss your needs.

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What about presenting to businesses?

Duncan is a certified stress manager and can organise a group or individual programme of stress management for your company.

Call me to discuss this effective programme for having happier and more productive staff members.

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How are you licensed?

Duncan’s hypnotherapy training was through the The Academy of Clinical and Medical Hypnosis in London. This nationally accredited school of hypnotherapy is recognised by the National Council for Hypnotherapy, The Hypnotherapy Association and the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council.

Duncan graduated with the Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma, the General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice, Diploma in Hypnotherapy, Diploma in NLP and Certificate in Stress Management.

He is a member of the
National Council for Hypnotherapy and
General Hypnotherapy Register.

He is also UKCHO Registered and on the
Central Register of Smoking Cessation Therapists.

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What about stage hypnosis?

Under the ethical codes of both the NCH and GHR no hypnotherapist may undertake paid stage hypnotist work and I subscribe fully to those codes.

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How can I pay?

You can pay before each session in cash or by cheque. Alternatively you may pay using  our online shop. All payments must be made prior to each session.

There may be discounts if you pay for several sessions in advance. Please enquire for specific discounts.

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What is Skypenotherapy©?

This is a very special service we offer if you want one-to-one hypnotherapy but are unable to travel to our clinic.

On payment we will arrange a virtual appointment for you and exchange Skype details. At the appointed time we will contact each other by Skype Video and you will have your personal hypnotherapy session.

For this service you must have headphones connected to your computer and a web-cam. We recommend that you prepare for the session by turning off telephones and sitting in a comfortable chair with head support.

The beauty of this service is that you can access cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy with Duncan Gunn from anywhere in the world.

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