FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are a lot of questions and misconceptions about about hypnotherapy, including how hypnotherapy works, how it feels and the benefits it brings. Find answers to some of the more common questions below, but any thoughts or queries, just get in touch for a chat.
WHAT IS HYPNOTHERAPY?
Hypnotherapy is a powerful and long lasting form of talk therapy that uses positive suggestion and guided imagery to encourage a desired change within the subconscious mind.
A hypnotherapist uses relaxation techniques to help you reach a state where the conscious part of your mind becomes less dominant and your subconscious mind becomes more dominant.
Our brain waves vibrate at different frequencies and when you're going into hypnosis, the brain waves tend to slow down (similar to a meditative state). Our subconscious mind is then ready to accept a range of guided imagery, healing words, and verbal repetition to reframe negative or limiting beliefs and encourage the change you desire.
CAN YOU MAKE ME DO SOMETHING I WOULD NOT BE COMFORTABLE WITH?
No, all hypnotherapists follow a code of ethics and equally, you are very much in control during the session, even in a relaxed state. Hypnotherapy is not about being made to do anything you don't want to do, in fact it is the opposite, it is about empowering you to help you make the changes you wish to.
WILL I BE ASLEEP DURING?
No and it is unlikely you will fall asleep during hypnotherapy, although you will feel relaxed and comfortable. If you do happen to fall asleep during, I will continue with the session, as the subconscious mind is still fully aware and taking in the positive suggestions. You will, of course be woken and fully refreshed before leaving the session.
WHAT DOES HYPNOTHERAPY FEEL LIKE?
Hypnotherapy is different for everyone, however, most people describe it as a very relaxed feeling or state, where they can still hear things going on around them. Others explain it as similar to a dream like state or the feeling of being in between awake and asleep. Your body is fully relaxed and limbs can feel either light or heavy during the sessions.
WHAT CONCERNS / SYMPTOMS CAN YOU HELP WITH?
Hypnotherapy benefits are far and wide and can support a huge number of concerns to help you to break through what you're thinking and how you're feeling.
Alongside programmes to support you to overcome limiting beliefs, low self-esteem & confidence and self sabotaging; I also offer hypnotherapy for anxiety, stress, peri/menopausal symptoms, grief, relationship concerns, perfectionism, motivation, fears & phobias, sleep issues, emotional eating and positive body image and addictive behaviours.
DOES HYPNOTHERAPY ACTUALLY WORK?
Hypnotherapy has a success rate of over 93% and the capacity to work for most people (some are certainly more susceptible to positive suggestion than others!). Being fully committed to the process and feeling that you have a good rapport with your hypnotherapist is key. It's also important to keep an open mind, as any scepticism may subconsciously lessen your susceptibility.
CAN SESSIONS TAKE PLACE ONLINE AND IN PERSON?
Yes - hypnotherapy and hypnobirthing sessions with me can all take place online via video conference or in person in Worthing, West Sussex, by appointment.
HOW MUCH DO YOUR CHARGE FOR YOUR PROGRAMMES?
Investing in yourself is the biggest form of self love. I always ask for your full commitment when you join any of the programmes so you can benefit completely from the work we'll do together.
Investments begin from £749 for a minimum 6 week programme and range into the low thousands, depending on your requirements. I don't offer one off sessions or charge per session, as developing a longer term plan and following my proven 4-step method brings positive outcomes in well over 95% of the clients I work with, which is above the standard hypnotherapy success rate.
Bespoke payment plans are available for flexibility and you can make payments via credit or debit card, Paypal or BACS.
WHAT OTHER SUPPORT DO YOU OFFER DURING THE PROGRAMMES?
When we work together, I always offer ongoing support in between sessions, to see how you're feeling, chat through any insights you've had or listen to feedback. The level of ongoing support differs depending on the programme, however all my client's receive at least one weekly check in via message or email.
Clients will also receive mp3 recordings of all their personalised hypnotherapy or hypnobirthing sessions, to continue positively rewiring their subconscious minds.
If there is anything you want to know that hasn't been answered here, please get in touch with me for a chat.