Hypnotherapy F.A.Q.s

What does hypnosis feel like?

Many people liken it to a kind of daydream. You remain awake but you will likely feel very relaxed. For those who go into a deep trance, you may feel as if you are drifting off; you’re aware of what’s going on but you allow yourself to let go, almost as if you are hovering between being awake and asleep. Some people report that they didn’t feel like they went into a trance at all, and yet they noticed significant changes almost immediately after their session.

Does it work for everyone?

Everyone can be hypnotised to some degree. While the depth of trance differs from person to person, and there are no concrete guarantees, if you come with an open mind and are willing to follow my instructions, the chance of it working is extremely high.

Can I be persuaded to do something I don’t want to do?

Not at all. You will be completely in control and I will be monitoring you closely throughout our session.  You will be able to offer feedback at any time during the process. If something doesn’t resonate with you, you’ll be able to communicate that, just as you would in a normal conversation.  

Do you use scripts?

No. While many traditional hypnotherapists use set scripts for a range of issues, those of us who trained with Dr Paul McKenna are taught a wide range of techniques and applications that can be adapted to the needs of each individual client. Each practitioner then develops their own unique style. This means that each session is truly geared towards you and your own specific needs.

What should I expect from a session?

Before your first appointment, you’ll be sent a form to fill out and send back. In your first session, we’ll start by having a chat about what you’d like to achieve and go from there.

We’ll begin with some gentle relaxation exercises and I’ll teach you some techniques you can use on your own.

I’ll take you through a short visualisation, much like a guided meditation, so that your conscious mind can deeply relax, allowing me to have a conversation with your unconscious mind, whereby I’ll ask for co-operation in helping you achieve your desired outcome.

At the end of the session, I will bring you back out of trance, feeling refreshed and alert but remaining relaxed.

What if I can’t visualise?

When I talk about visualisation, I am not asking you to imagine things exactly as they are in real life, simply to have an idea of what a particular image might mean to you and that, of course, is personal to your own experience. While some people do have a condition called “aphantasia” where they struggle to produce mental images, I’ve yet to meet a client who can’t get a sense of something in a way that we can use in our session.

Will I blurt out all my secrets?

No! We don’t need to keep delving into the past for hypnosis to work; it’s not like traditional therapy. With some techniques, you may be asked to briefly recall a particular experience or time in your life, so that we can work together to loosen its grip on you. However, you do not need to share that experience with me if you would rather not. You will be in control the entire time and anything you choose to reveal will be entirely your decision and will remain completely confidential.

Can hypnotherapy really be done online?

It works incredibly well. And it means that you can have a session in the comfort of your own home and we don’t even need to be in the same time zone!

How long does it take?

We usually start with a 90 minute session to go through what you’d like to achieve, what you may have tried before and what did or didn’t work. Follow up appointments tend to be 60 minutes but we can tailor these to adapt to your schedule.

Many people find they only need one or two sessions to deal with an issue such as smoking cessation, confidence boosting, anxiety relief or phobias. Weight loss programmes can take a little longer, usually spread over 6 weeks. Bear in mind that if you have a number of issues you’d like to work on, separate sessions may be needed.

How much does it cost?

The initial hypnotherapy appointment costs €100 (£90 GBP) for 90 minutes with follow up sessions €70 (£60 GBP) for 60 minutes.

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