Wondering what happens in a first hypnotherapy session?

The first session is really about getting to know each other and deciding whether this feels like the right fit for you. Hypnotherapy works best when you feel comfortable with the person you’re working with. 

We’ll usually begin with a little bit of admin, things like contact details and a few background questions, and then we’ll chat about what’s brought you in and, importantly, what you’re hoping for. Sometimes people arrive knowing exactly what they want help with and sometimes they simply know they don’t want to keep feeling the way they currently do and both are absolutely fine.

We’ll also explain a little about the Solution Focused approach and why we tend to spend more time talking about where you’d like to get to, rather than going over the problem itself, important to mention that this doesn’t mean ignoring difficulties or pretending life is always positive, far from it. It’s more about helping the mind begin moving towards coping, progress and possibility. You’re always welcome to talk about the issue or problem, this is about what works for you. 

We’ll usually talk a little about stress (or maybe phobias or something relevant to you) and lightly touch on how our brain copes when life becomes overwhelming, including the idea of the ‘three positives’ positive action, positive interaction and positive thinking, we aim to be helpful here, this isn’t about a ‘cheer up’ approach! Rather it’s often to do with small everyday things that may make a surprisingly important difference over time. 

We’ll also explain what hypnosis actually is, because most people are pleasantly surprised to discover it’s nothing strange or mysterious. Hypnosis is generally a very natural state of focused attention and absorption, a bit like becoming engrossed in a good book, film or daydream. You remain aware and in control throughout.

You’ll usually also be given a relaxation recording to listen to between sessions. The idea is simply relaxation, easy to say and sometimes hard to do, to switch out of constant stress mode for a little while each day.

Most importantly in this first session we are here to answer any questions you may have, maybe about the method, maybe about our training and qualifications. Maybe just to see if we’re the right person for you. 

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