Frequently Asked Questions
What are your practice hours?
My practice hours are 6.30pm to 8.30pm Monday and Tuesday(Winchester) 10.00am
to 12.00 noon Tuesdays (Odiham). An answerphone message may greet you if I am unavailable
during these hours. Please leave your contact details and I will call
you as soon as I able. Alternatively, you can call Redwood Health Therapies on 01962 877899 to make an appointment to see me in Winchester.
Are sessions confidential?
All personal information is regarded with the utmost respect for your
privacy and remains confidential at all times during treatment and
after sessions have come to an end. It is vital for you to be able to
put trust in our relationship and know that you can talk openly and
honestly about your thoughts and feelings.
On exceptionally rare occassions, there may be a requirement for
confidentiality to be broken for legal and/or ethical reasons - eg,
where a court order demands disclosure or if there is reason to believe
that there is a danger of significant harm to the client and/or others.
In the unlikely event of this situation I would endeavour to pre-warn you
of a break of confidentiality. This is in accordance with the National
Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) Code of Ethics & Conduct.
The NCH place great importance on ongoing training and quality
control. Anonymous case histories may be discussed with a qualified
supervisor. No names or identifying details are used at any time.
Can anyone be hypnotised?
Yes, but only if they want to be. We all go in and out of trances
every day. This is a perfectly natural occurance. Have you ever been
driving and found yourself so absorbed in your thoughts that you take
the wrong exit? Or maybe you reached your destination with no
recollection of the journey? Have you ever searched frantically for your
car keys and then found them in the same place you looked several
times? Maybe you've spend time waiting for a phone call or a visit to
the dentist and the hours have dragged by? Or you've been so absorbed in
a good book that you've lost all perception of time? These are all
examples of how we are all able to experience a trance state.
Will I be made to say or do something stupid?
A Hypnotherapist is not be able to force you to do anything you would
not feel comfortable with, or which would breach your sense of right
and wrong.
Will I be able to wake up?
Yes, this is a naturally occuring state that we all experience on a
daily basis. If you were left in a trance, you would either fall asleep
and wake naturally or just get bored and open your eyes.
Will I remember anything from the session?
The vast majority of people will remain aware of everything of their
experience, and will remember most, if not all, of what they or the
therapist said in the session. If you want to remember then you
generally will.
Do people ever lose control in hypnosis?
You are in control at all times. A hypnotherapist is not able to have
control over you. In fact, because of the state of heightened awareness
experienced during hypnosis, it is possible for your mind to be aware
of infinitely more things than is possible in the conscious state.
How many sessions will I need?
Sessions are specifically tailored to the client and the problem with
which they seek help, so this is generally something best discussed on
an individual basis. The first session is often a chance for us to meet,
for me to discover more detail about your particular issue and how if
affects you, and then agree on how I can best help you. I will endeavour
to discuss with you what to expect from each session in advance.
Some simple problems, such as smoking or phobias, may be dealt with
in a single session, whereas more complex and deeply rooted problems
could require more sessions. My aim is to help you in the shortest
number of sessions possible. A treatment program is a constantly
evolving process which should be regularly reviewed. Each session lasts
approximately 1 hour.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are £75/hr. Each session is paid for individually so no need
to book a series of sessions that you may not use. Please be aware that
missed sessions and those cancelled with less than 48hrs notice will
incur the full cost. |