Hypnotherapy Cheltenham Frequently Asked Questions

A very important question. I am a registered, full time, experienced professional Cognitive Hypnotherapist and Master NLP Practitioner. I have an extensive proven track record of working successfully with a diverse range of issues and problems. I can demonstrate the effectiveness of my work via original client reviews that you can examine first hand when we meet. All original reviews are presented with client’s written permission. The vast majority of my clients come via personal recommendation.

Many clients comment on how quickly they feel at ease when they meet me for the first time and I take that as a great compliment. Your comfort and welfare is amongst the highest of priorities.

An additional point to consider – many hypnotherapists offer a one size fits all approach and just deliver sessions ‘repetiitvely’ from pre – written standard scripts which are simply read ‘verbatum’ to their clients i.e everyone gets the same message irrespective of their individual profile differences and needs. In my professional opinion, such practices are mostly ineffective and this is echoed by my clients who have previously experienced poor results by these methods. My methodology, by contrast, offers a more refined approach. It focuses on bespoke, advanced language patterns and utilises the client’s own trance phenomena to guide the client to their own solutions. A combination of Cognitive Hypnotherapy, NLP and CBT techniques can be extremely effective when you’re working with an experienced professional and the positive results speak for themselves.

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I research, prepare and deliver a bespoke series of sessions designed to meet your exact needs. Many clients say “I wish I’d found you first…”. I am passionate about what I do and how I help my clients achieve the results they’re searching for in the shortest possible time. I’m here to help – not to judge…

Call me now, in confidence, to discuss how I can help you.

Office 01242 211382 or Mobile 07726 789214

No, standards vary immensely! Many are in a make shift room in the therapists’ home. Others are situated in
‘de-personalised’, cramped and noisy, sub-standard offices. More often than not, parking is an issue with poor lighting and parking fees having to be paid for in advance. As a result, client’s find they can’t relax fully and have to compete with many distractions during their session.

In complete contrast, the professional and spacious Ethical Minds consulting rooms are easily accessible with the added advantage of free, safe on site parking at the front of the building. My clients deserve and experience the very best of comfort in pleasant surroundings. Their positive experience can be further enhanced with the use of high quality audio equipment. Clients are impressed when as they enter my consultation room for the first time and often comment on the professional, relaxed atmosphere.

Before moving on to begin your consultation, we will first meet in the main reception area on the ground floor. Should you arrive early you can sit and relax and enjoy a drink of tea or coffee.

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You should expect fees to be on a level with any other professional person that you might wish to consult in a professional setting. A single session, as part of a series of sessions, lasts 60 minutes and costs £60 per hour Monday to Friday : 9.00am – 7.30pm and £65 per hour for appointments starting after 7.30pm. On Saturday mornings fees are £65 per hour. Fees are paid in cash, or by debit or credit card at the end of each session.

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In the first instance, you may wish to send me an email using the ‘Enquiry form’ on the ‘Contact page’. Please leave your details and I will respond promptly to your enquiry. Alternatively, you can call either the Ethical Minds Office : 01242 211382 or my mobile : 07726 789214 and speak directly to me. Your call may divert to a confidential voicemail message service during busy periods. If you prefer, we can arrange meet at my consultation rooms to discuss your personal requirements face to face.

So, when you’re ready, do get in touch and we can take it from there …

Clients remember most things about their sessions without any prompting. For some, a small reminder will trigger off a train of thought which then reminds them of the therapy content. After all its your session and you are always in control of the proceedings. Please be aware the sessions work at two levels, i.e. at a conscious level and in the unconscious mind. Addressing the imbalances between these two levels can start the beginning of change for you as an individual.

Following a session clients often report a feeling of deep relaxation and refreshment. You are perfectly safe to drive and can return to whatever you were doing prior to session.

Dip C. Hyp : Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy.

MNCH Acc : Accredited member of the National Council For Hypnotherapy : (4+ years) – the leading governing body of professional standards for hypnotherapy in the UK. It operates in a ‘not for profit’ capacity.

HPD : Hypnotherapy Practictioner Diploma : The modern, bench mark qualification to practice to a high professional standard. Level 4. Recognised nationally and assessed independently by the NCFE.

MPNLP : Master Practictioner Neuro-Linguistic Programming ( accredited by Association of Neuro – Linguistic Programming and the Quest Institute, London)

B Ed Hons : Bachelor of Education Degree(with honours). University of Gloucestershire 1980 : Formerly St Paul’s College, Cheltenham.

I work with people and not machines! No two clients are the same and so I offer bespoke therapy sessions which reflect the needs of the individual. You may get the result you want from a single session – and that’s excellent. If it takes more, then so be it. I’m focused on discovering what’s right for you as an individual to facilitate long term change. By using a combination of Cognitive Hypnotherapy, CBT and advanced NLP techniques I will help you find your solution in the shortest possible time. They’re your sessions and you’re in charge. A single session will last approximately one hour.

The simple answer is, yes, they can. I offer therapy sessions for children from 7 years of age. Again, there is no hard and fast rule on the entry age. It really does depend on the individual child. A bright and imaginative child who can understand what is being said can benefit in many ways. The results are often amazing and can be achieved in just one session. When children are relaxed and feel safe great changes occur.

No, not at all. You are always in control of the whole process. Nobody can be made, whilst in trance, to do or say anything that they don’t feel comfortable with. Throughout the session you just feel completely relaxed, safe in the knowledge that you are creating positive change to your life.

Hypnosis can be explained in terms of trance. Going into trance is an everyday occurrence which we all experience to a greater or lesser extent depending on our emotional state and what we are focusing our attention on at any given time. A trance state is an altered state of conscious. This can be really subtle and client’s expectation can be managed as they often don’t ‘feel’ any different when they’ve been hypnotised. If we equate trance with an altered state of consciousness, where our attention has become focused on something other than our immediate environment, then hypnosis can be explained as a process of guiding a person into a trance state for an agreed purpose. It is important to stress that the client cannot be made to do anything against their will and that they remain ‘in control’ of the proceedings. After hypnosis most people experience a feeling of deep relaxation.

Hypnotherapy uses this altered state of awareness in order to facilitate change in a persons behaviour e.g. to remove an unwanted habit, self limiting belief, learned response or perhaps enhance a quality that they want more of such as self-confidence.

The only people who can’t be hypnotised are those who, quite simply, don’t want to be or are under the influence of alcohol or mind altering drugs. I will be able to select from a number of different techniques that are suited to you to help you go into trance. We’re all different and therefore I offer a professional, flexible approach that meets your personal needs. As a trained Cognitive hypnotherapist, I will work with you to find what best suits your needs and one which you feel comfortable with.

Yes, it is very safe indeed. There are no unwanted side effects and is completely non-addictive. It is s a very natural form of therapy that has been utilised in various forms for hundreds of years. You have all the resources you need and as a trained highly skilled Cognitive Hypnotherapist, I will help you find and create your own bespoke solutions. Always remember, you’re in control at all times and it’s your session. Assisting you reach your solutions is amongst the highest of priorities.

No. You are always in control of your thoughts, feelings and actions. Just as you chose to go into trance – the reverse applies i.e. you can always terminate the trance at any time. Some people become so relaxed, for example, when listening to a hypnotic CD or tape they fall asleep only to wake, refreshed, as they normally would do a short time afterwards.

Some people believe for all hypnotherapy to be effective the client needs to be guided into a deep trance. This is simply untrue. Most sessions only require a light trance to achieve fantastic results. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and the more we practice the better we get.