You will remember some things but not all and in each session your recollection may be different. This is nothing to worry about, you are not missing anything, it’s the way our memory works. When you hear a speech for example, you don’t remember everything that has been said, but you will recall the majority of it, typically the start and finish. The same applies with Hypnosis.

Yes, if you have a reasonably good internet connection. You also need to make sure that wherever you are it is private, you are comfortable and it’s a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed by dogs, cats or children etc.

Hypnotherapy is a pleasant, relaxing and enjoyable experience. It’s a bit like being in a daydream. For clients it’s their favourite part and they enjoy it so much that they would stay for longer if they could. You remain aware and in control at all times and leave relaxed yet fully alert.

No, when under hypnosis you are still in total control. You are fully aware of everything that is going on around you and you cannot be made to do anything that you do not want to do. Nor can people be hypnotised if they don’t want to be.

No, you are in full control of everything you say and do. It’s the therapist who does all the talking during the hypnosis part of your session, you don’t even speak.

There are no guarantees in life except death and taxes but yes, hypnotherapy can be amazingly powerful in helping people to make the changes they want to make in their lives. But it’s not a miracle cure that is “done” to you, it requires effort and commitment on your part. We will work together in what we call the therapeutic alliance, to achieve your goals.

Hypnotherapy for children and young people is considered both effective and safe. Children tend to respond very well to hypnosis as they are naturally imaginative and use their subconscious minds a great deal more than us adults do. Hypnotherapy can help to address a number of issues commonly experienced in childhood, including exam stress, sleep problems, bed-wetting, phobias and low self-esteem.

No, you will be in a safe environment with a qualified therapist, you will simply be very relaxed.

Your health and wellbeing are of the upmost importance. You should take your doctor’s advice and continue with any medication you are taking. I work alongside other professionals collaboratively as a supportive therapy, so please do tell your doctor/ other professional that you would like to use hypnotherapy and give them my details.

A commitment to attend the sessions fully engaged and a strong intent to change is needed. Each night listening to the relaxation audio file will help the process.

The number of sessions depends on the nature of the issue and your commitment to therapy. As a guide, most people stop smoking after one 2-hour session, specific phobias around 3 sessions. Anxiety, behaviour changes, performance and other more general issues can range between 6 -12 sessions depending on severity.