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The first step is a
short preliminary chat (free of charge) for fifteen or twenty
minutes or so, during which the client and the therapist can
decide whether it would be a good idea to proceed with therapy.
If so, the next stage involves an Initial Consultation (usually
one, but sometimes two sessions) which is used to build-up a
general picture of the client's problem, and decide on the best
way of dealing with it. If hypnosis is to be used, then the next
session (Foundation session) is spent introducing the client to
hypnosis, and familiarising them with the trance state.
Subsequent sessions may be
necessary for the following purposes: to
make direct suggestions under hypnosis in
order to remove troublesome symptoms or
habits; to
facilitate the release of repressed
emotional reactions; to analyse (either
through discussion, or under hypnosis) the
client's past experiences in order to
identify and work through the initial causes
of the problem - so that the symptoms will
not simply re-emerge later in another form; and re-training in emotional
hygiene, assertiveness, and coping with
future experiences. Regarding the number of
sessions, this may range from one (for most
clients wishing to stop smoking) to ten, or
even more, for more deeply rooted problems.
The average number of sessions is about
five, but some may be tape-recorded so that
clients can continue the therapy at home.
Each session lasts for about one hour and
costs £45.
It should be stressed that
the purpose of therapy is to help the client
to understand their own reactions, and to
help them to be more in control of their own
lives by drawing attention to the importance
of their inner feelings, and their body's
own natural healing abilities. This demands
a high degree of willing and active
co-operation on the part of the client, and
hypnosis should not be regarded as a
'magic-wand' treatment by those looking for
an easy solution to their problems. It
should also be pointed out that anyone
thinking of coming for any physical
complaint should consult their G. P. about
it first. Hypnotherapy should not be
regarded as an alternative to conventional
medicine, but rather as an aid or supplement
to it.
Last Updated:
21/04/2010
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