Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy & Hypnotherapy

Find out more about my integrated approach to overcoming stress and anxiety so you can improve your quality of life.

Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy is hypnotherapy applied in a modern way.

It’s brief, effective and integrative therapy that helps busy professionals like you to manage stress and anxiety-based issues.

Combining the best tools of CBT, Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness-based approaches, you can explore your thinking patterns, emotions and behaviours in a relaxed and gentle way.

Learn more about healthier ways to deal with worry, release tension and shine a light on the fears keeping you up at night.

What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH)?

CBH is an evidence-based, integrated approach to anxiety and stress related issues. It combines hypnosis, CBT tools, Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy so that you feel more calm, relaxed and in control of your thoughts.

Sessions are mix of discussion, practicing tools and techniques as well as relaxing hypnosis and mindfulness exercises. These are goal-orientated and are designed to your specific requirements.

What is Hypnosis & Can I be Hypnotised?

Hypnosis is a special way of using various naturally-occurring psychological and physiological states. It’s a collaborative process in which you allow yourself to follow the guidance of the therapist by using your imagination to evoke positive emotions and rehearse behaviour change.

Everyone can, in principle, be hypnotised. It has been shown to help if you relax, think positively, and imagine the things being suggested. 

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.

Will I be put in a trance and put to sleep during Hypnotherapy?

Hypnotic “trance”, so-called, is an increased ability to respond to positive suggestions, usually accompanied simply by relaxed attention to the ideas being suggested.

Hypnosis is definitely not a state of sleep or unconsciousness. 

Roughly 90% of people report being aware of everything that happens, and relaxation helps but is not essential to hypnosis.

Are you going to control me?

Hypnosis is definitely not a state of mind control. You cannot be made to do anything against your will. On the contrary, normally you must want to accept suggested ideas and actively imagine responding to experience their effects.

Hypnosis is completely safe when used in a responsible and professional manner. Nobody has ever been “stuck” in hypnosis.

Am I going to be make to do things that I don’t want to do or make me look silly?

Comedy stage hypnosis has very little to do with clinical hypnotherapy and has been shown to foster misconceptions which can prevent people from benefiting from treatment. Take what you see on television with a generous pinch of salt.

How does Hypnosis work?

Hypnotic suggestion is a means of experiencing certain helpful ideas at a level profound enough to directly influence our emotions and behaviour.

Psychological and emotional problems can be seen as the result of negative thinking, whereas hypnotherapy aims to encourage ("suggest") positive ideas which lead to improvement

Hypnotherapy usually requires more than one session. However, it is probably one of the briefest forms of psychological therapy, and in clinical studies the average number of sessions is around 4-6.

How many sessions will I require?

On average clients have around 4-6 sessions - please get in contact here to find out about your individual requirements.

What type of issues can you support me with?

Evidence shows that CBH has been found to be most helpful with:

Anxiety Management - e.g. Worrying, Social Confidence issues, Assertiveness.
Pain Management - e.g. Birth Preparation & Labour, Chronic Pain
Overcoming sleep disorders - e.g. Insomnia
Treating certain psychosomatic or stress-related illnesses e.g. Headaches, Tension, Aches, High Blood Pressure.
Habit Reversal - e.g. Nail Biting, Smoking, Binge Eating, Alcohol Use.

If you are struggling with stress, anxiety or any related issues then do get in contact here - with support, you can feel more confident, self trusting and engaged with life.

I’ve never had talking therapy or hypnotherapy before, does it matter?

No you will benefit from therapy and hypnotherapy if you haven’t had any type of therapy before.

I need quick access to therapy. What is your availability?

I only have a limited amount of private clients at one time, so you will normally be able to book a session within 48 hours. Please contact me here to talk about your needs.

Is Hypnotherapy online via Zoom as effective?

Yes, research is showing that holding therapy sessions remotely is as effective as face-to-face therapy.

What are your fees for Hypnotherapy Sessions?

Fee Schedule:

Please note that hypnotherapy is not suitable if you are experiencing severe mental health issues.

Most clients require between 4 - 6 sessions on average.

We are also unable to provide emergency input, so if you're feeling in need of immediate treatment, please contact your GP or local A&E service.