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Questions and Answers
Common Questions
What does hypnosis feel like? How will I know when I'm hypnotised?
Hypnosis is an individual experience, which is generally described as a pleasant, relaxed, day dreamy state. Because hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, or awareness, at no time will you be asleep or unaware of what is going on. You will, however, be likely to feel more relaxed than ever before. A feeling of peace, serenity and well-being generally accompany this relaxation. An example of this is when we drive to a place in a car and we gone there many times before, our subconscious mind can at times take over from our conscious mind. We do still arrive there safely, although we do question ourselves how, as we unlikely to consciously remember some or half of the journey etc. It feels like we are here, cant remember part or most of that journey. Subconscious mind remembers the way and is confident to take control, this allows our conscious mind to then think of other things whilst we drive. We are on autopilot is the term. We are on autopilot lots of times in our daily lives, it is essentially learnt behaviours that our subconscious mind have mastered over time. Isn't our brain and mind incredible and we are always learning more about our brain and mind. We say we only use 10% of our brain, this means 90% of your brain is linked to the fascinating elements of our subconscious mind.
Are there any side effects?
Yes, lots of feelings of positive wellbeing, calmness and positivity!
Will you make me do something with which I am not comfortable?
No, in FREE 30min Discovery Call stage, we will discuss the process of hypnotherapy and what sessions will contain and why, such as the benefit of each hypnotic approach, used within the sessions. You will be aware at all times consciously on what is going on and it is very important my focus is ensuring you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout. My sessions with you will be be bespoke and agreed beforehand by yourself this includes any suggestions included in hypnotherapy sessions, will be pre discussed and shared with you prior to commencing the hypnotherapy sessions.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions required varies widely, depending on the individual and the challenges being addressed. A clearer idea of the number of sessions required can often be given at the FREE 30min Discovery Call.
Cancellations Policy
​​​Full session fee charged, if not cancelled with at least 24 hour notice. Payment can be made online via bank transfer, at time of booking session on website or via Tidycal link, if you prefer me to share this link directly with you, where you can then book time and date for FREE discovery call, or paid session and also make the payment to then finalise the booking.
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I would like to achieve my full potential but feel that I am sabotaging myself. Would hypnotherapy help me to stop sabotaging myself?
Self-sabotage is quite common amongst our clients and is often an misguided attempt by the subconscious to protect you in some way. The important thing is to establish what the belief is behind the behaviour and get the subconscious to re-evaluate that belief and bring it in line with your adult conscious thinking. So to answer your question yes I believe it is very likely that we can help you change your behaviours and start supporting your efforts rather than sabotaging them.
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How long can the effects of Hypnosis last for?
This depends on the degree of subconscious change that was initially brought about. The best and most long lasting therapy addresses underlying causes of the behaviour causing concern.
It depends on the individual, but there is always the possibility that a problem can be treated once and never troubles the client ever again. It is also possible that hypnotherapy will be successful but won’t last a lifetime and may need ‘topping up’.
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Is it possible to get stuck in trance?
It is NOT possible to get stuck in trance, in fact i would not call hypnosis a trance at all. Think of it as being like going to sleep, but its stage before sleep, which is a deep relaxation for your mind, body and soul. Has your Hypnotherapist, I will count down from five and when I get to closer to one, you will gradually come out of the relaxing state of hypnosis. Some clients enjoy it so much, they want to stay in this very relaxed state for longer, but it is important that when the session comes to an end, that you come out of hypnosis, when I begin counting down and as i get to number 1, I would be asking you to open your eyes and feel wide-awake. Even if you wish to stay in Hypnosis longer than the countdown, that wouldnt cause an issue, but could end up going over the agreed session time. You will feel wonderful when you also come out of hypnosis too, feeling very relaxed, but energised and motivated and ready to take on the world again with renewed confidence and positively. I would recommend not to drive for 15 MINUTES after hypnosis, just because you still in a little daze of pure relaxation still for this short period of time.
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How frequent will the treatment sessions be?
At the beginning it is usually best to leave a gap for each treatment session to be at least 7 days apart. This would give the important techniques used in each session, the time to sink in and to be processed by the brain and during this time you may begin to notice your thoughts, attitudes or behaviours changing. I do offer hypnotherapy audio scripts too as part of a package deal or separately for £25 each, provided as a bespoke audio recording directly to your mobile and email address and sent to you within 72 hours of order. These are great to listen to you then in your own time and space and as often as you like and complement the sessions very well.
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Whether hypnosis is safe?
Many people ask “Is hypnosis safe?” The answer is, yes… if it is done by a well-trained therapist. It is important to ensure that your therapist has at least a Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) as this is seen as the bare minimum for a professional hypnotherapist. As well as this they should be insured for public liability and professional indemnity. If the hypnotherapist is a member of a professional body they will usually have to work to a code of conduct and ethics. This makes the process of hypnotherapy safe for you to enjoy.
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Can hypnosis work as a performance enhancer?
In a word, yes. Hypnosis has been shown to improve performance in many areas including: sports, career, memory and concentration, acting, studying, exams, presentations and public speaking skills.
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General Information:
If you have any other questions then please just ask or just jump right in and book a FREE 30 MIN FREE Discovery Call stage and don't delay the power of hypnosis. There is no obligation to have paid sessions after this, we will both discuss if hypnosis or if I am the right hypnotherapist for you. When in the initial stage of the FREE Discovery call, we can discuss and explore how the hypnotherapy sessions will take place and what approaches will be recommended to you and why. Before you make the important decision if you wish to then go ahead with any planned sessions of hypnotherapy, with Hypnotherapy8. Remember there is no such thing as a silly question, if it's important question for you to ask, then it is definitely important to me too, to ensure you have all your questions answered but also to ensure your fully ready for the sessions ahead for you.