Question 1

What is your background? Are you qualified?

Accepted Answer

I am a qualified clinical hypnotherapist and have been awarded the General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (GQHP). I can work with you to solve issues that are affecting your life.  The diploma I took involved multiple courses on individual topics such as helping clients to stop smoking, lose weight, stop craving junk food, improve lifestyle, reduce stress or anxiety, deal with grief, increase confidence, reduce phobias, e.g. fear of dogs, cats, spiders, flying and many more.  I have also taken additional courses in helping young people. I first learned about hypnotherapy about ten years ago when I was trying to stop smoking. I had one session and never smoked since. I decided to train as a hypnotherapist initially just to learn more about it, but now I am doing it for a living helping several people a week make positive changes to their lives. I love helping people and love to see how they develop as a result of my help and that is my main motivation for my career choice.

Question 2

Is hypnotherapy a legitimate type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hypnotherapy is a legitimate form of therapy and is recognised by the NHS although treatment on the NHS is rarely available. They recommend you choose a qualified professional. I have been awarded the General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (GQHP).

Question 3

My only experience of hypnotism is what I’ve seen on television or on stage. Is it like that?

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There are a lot of common myths associated with hypnotherapy! There are no swinging pocket watches involved. You will not be asleep or unconscious at any point during the session. I won’t put you ‘under a spell’.  I won’t make you do anything you don’t want to do. You will be in complete control of your actions and behaviour and will remember almost everything that I say to you during the session. You may have seen or heard of hypnotherapists making people think they are Elvis or making them cluck like a chicken! These are simply not true and hypnosis for entertainment is not conducted by qualified professionals. I am very focussed on providing a practical problem to a solution. Many hypnotherapists combine their work with yoga, mindfulness treatment or scented candles. Whilst there is a place for this, it is not my own individual style.

Question 4

What is the first step if I decide to contact you?

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I will have an initial discussion with you regarding your needs and let you know how I can help. There is no cost for this and you are not obliged to commit.  If you decide to make an appointment, I will prepare a detailed script for you which will be tailored specifically to your needs and use this at your first session. Successful hypnotherapy is a very personal experience and everyone is different. Some hypnotherapists will use the same script regardless of the individuals' needs, but I take a lot of time to ensure that the script is personalised to increase the chances of success.

Question 5

How can I get more information?

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More information about my various hypnotherapy treatments is available on my website.  I also have an Information Sheet (PDF) which you can download from the Contact section below. You can also see some recent testimonials from happy clients.

Question 6

What will happen at the first session?

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First of all, I will talk the process through with you before we start and answer any questions or concerns.  Once you are ready, I will ‘induce’ you into a state of hypnosis before I start using therapy techniques and approaches whilst you are listening to calm and relaxing music. When you are in this trance-like state, you will respond more readily to situations. Hypnotherapy helps you to find the root cause of a problem within your subconscious mind. You will have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis helps you gain control over behaviours you'd like to change. Your conscious mind is affected by learned behaviour and bad habits, but your subconscious mind is more effective at understanding how to change your thinking in a more positive way. For most people, hypnosis feels very calm and relaxing. It gives you a chance to switch your brain off completely.

Question 7

Where will the session take place?

Accepted Answer

I conduct the vast majority of my sessions at home. I live at Topcliffe Mill right next to the River Swale. It is a stunning location, perfect for helping you switch off completely and I have a dedicated space where I can control the surroundings and there will be no interruptions from the doorbell or phone. I am on the first floor and there is no lift, so please let me know if there are any access issues.  In some instances under special circumstances, I may be able to travel to you. Please let me know if this is the case and I can make arrangements. Obviously I have less control over the surroundings if I conduct my sessions elsewhere so please bear that in mind.

Question 8

How do I find you?

Accepted Answer

My address is 4Topcliffe Mill which is on Catton Lane, just outside the village of Topcliffe. Sat Nav YO7 3RZ. At the crossroads with the Swan pub on your left, go straight ahead down the hill. It’s a narrow road and looks a bit like a private road, but it isn’t. The Mill is about a third of a mile down the lane on the left. Parking is on the street or there is a car park opposite the apartments. Press doorbell number 4 firmly until it rings and come in.

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