We experience a 'trance' state hundreds of times a day. Perhaps you have driven along a familiar road and not remembered parts of the journey, or maybe been so engrossed in a book or film you haven't noticed your name being called, that is 'trance state'. We all have the capacity to go into at least a light trance and this is sufficient for most hypnotherapeutic goals.

The amount of sessions you may require is very difficult to predict. For Hypnobirthing and Phobia therapy four sessions is usually enough, although this can be more if there are underlying anxieties. For all other goals I would aim to work with a client for as little as 6 - 8 sessions to see a marked ongoing improvement. It depends entirely on the issue(s), the willingness and belief that change is possible, and your level of commitment.

We take each session as it comes so that you are in full control of how many sessions you feel you need and the frequency in which they occur.

The initial consultation is an informal discussion during which I will try to understand who you are, how you are feeling and what impact your condition is having on your life. In order to change thought and behaviour patterns, it is important to understand how and why we suffer in the first place. From there, we can agree the best course of action to help you move forward.

During the second session I will spend some time explaining to you how the mind works in relation to anxiety, depression, fear, phobias, etc. This insight alone can make a significant impact and many of my clients feel immediately empowered.

I will provide you with a relaxation recording which will help you to continue to progress between sessions. Listening to this every night will significantly speed up the process as you learn to relax quickly and easily.

Subsequent sessions are based on a combination of positive psycho-therapeutic discussion and hypnosis/relaxation.

Hypnosis/ relaxation / trance, is a completely natural state of mind. During this part of the therapy I will play the background music and provide guided relaxation to help you feel calm and relaxed, this will help you make permanent changes to your subconscious mind. It is a pleasant and enjoyable experience, similar to day dreaming. You will be aware of your surroundings and remain in complete control at all times.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy uses up to date, well researched, practical techniques from the fields of neuro-science, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). It combines talking therapy and relaxation to help you to make significant changes that will have a positive impact on your life, within a relatively short period of time.

It does this by helping you to focus on the present and future and not on the past. Together we will look at your preferred future (the solution), rather than looking back at what is wrong with, or what has been bad in your life (the problem).

Hypnosis, or the trance state, is achieved through the natural processes of relaxation and visualization. It reduces stress and anxiety, and combined with the power of positive suggestion, can reprogramme the subconscious mind and bring about a permanent change to thoughts, feelings and behaviours, very quickly