FAQs
How do I know you’re the right therapist for me?
I would also stress the importance of the therapeutic environment, and I have deliberately chosen a space that is calm, and full of natural light and positive energy.
You can also be assured of complete discretion and confidentiality at all times, during treatment and after our sessions have finished. This is vital so that you are able to trust me implicitly and talk with complete openness and honesty about everything you are thinking and feeling. Therapeutic change requires client participation – it is not something I do “to” you: rather, it is something we work at together with me as your guide and support, and the level of your participation and willingness to change is of paramount importance to our success.
What if I’m really nervous beforehand?
I have undergone Cognitive Hypnotherapy myself many times with many different therapists and I always feel nervous. I like to think of it more as nervous excitement about the possibilities for change. I also know how incredible the experience can be and how relaxed and liberated you can feel during and after a session.
“If you want something you’ve never had, you’ve got to do something you’ve never done”
What does hypnosis feel like?
Will I lose control?
How long are the sessions?
How many sessions will I need?
This varies according to your issue and how deep-seated it is, and also to the amount of effort you are willing to put into the sessions themselves as well as into the time between our sessions. Because Cognitive Hypnotherapy treats the person rather than the issue, each client will have their own unique treatment plan, so it is difficult to say how long therapy will take.
But as a general guide I’d say that most people notice a significant difference in their behaviour and feelings within three to six sessions. I will always try to keep the therapy as brief as possible, whilst adhering to very high professional standards. My aim is to help you have the life you want in the shortest possible time frame that works for you.
How much do the sessions cost?
The initial 90-minute session costs £195 and the subsequent 60-minute sessions cost £175 each. The price includes email support between sessions, and your own bespoke downloadable recording of hypnotic suggestion to reinforce the work we are doing if/when I feel it would be appropriate for you.
Do you do packages of sessions?
Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a relatively brief therapy compared with something like counselling. You may only need a few sessions, so we can book one session at a time until you are happy you have achieved your goal. Some clients find that they benefit so much from the therapy that they like to have a ‘maintenance’ session once a month, and some clients have issues which require support over a longer period of time, so I also offer two different packages of sessions. You can buy a 5-session package for £845 (a saving of £50) or a 10-session package for £1650 (a saving of £120).
How do I pay for the sessions?
Fees are payable by bank transfer at the time of booking. If you’re buying a package the full amount is payable at the time of booking. 5-session packages must be used within 6 months and 10-session packages within 12 months (these time periods may occasionally be extended at my discretion).
Do you have a cancellation policy?
When can I have a session with you?
Working online means I can be pretty flexible. I usually see clients between 1000 and 1800 Mon-Sat but if that doesn’t work for you let me know what does and I’m sure we can sort something out.
How do I book a session?
You can text or call me on 07775 860043 or email me via the Contact Me page. I offer a free introductory call of up to 30 minutes either via Zoom or on the phone so we can see whether we’d like to work together.