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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 state of heightened
awareness. The conscious mind's critical factors are bypassed allowing the
unconscious mind to establish selective thinking.
Your conscious 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 unconscious mind,
your natural mind 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 hypnotized?
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 questionaires relevent 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 may use non-hypnotic
therapies such as CBT or NLP 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 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?
Please see the Prices section of this web site.
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Is there a charge for cancelled sessions?
If you cancel the session within 48 hours of the appointment time then there is
no charge. Otherwise, the full fee applies.
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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.
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Which methods do you
use?
My methodology is designed to be right for you. The range of therapeutic models
I use, my armoury if you like, includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Neuro
Linguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Direct
Hypnotherapy, Transformational Reply Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and many
others.
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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?
I 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?
I am 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?
I am 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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What about presenting to schools and
colleges?
I am happy to make presentations at schools and colleges, whether the purpose
is career advice or as part of the curriculum.
Call me to discuss the
possibilities.
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How are you licensed?
My 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.
I graduated with the Hypnotherapy
Practitioners Diploma, Diploma in Hypnotherapy, Diploma in NLP and Certificate
in Stress Management.
I am a licentiate member of the National
Council for Hypnotherapy and am on the General Hypnotherapy Register.
I am also UKCHO Registered.
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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 your Paypal account via our online shop. All payments must be made prior to each session.
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