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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a state, commonly called a “trance” state, in which a person is able to focus their attention on sensations, feelings, and imagery without the conflict often induced by the critical, judgmental conscious mind. In therapy conducted in the trance state a person is receptive to benevolent suggestions and choices, which are empowering for them. Hypnosis is a non-addictive power for good and trance is a natural manifestation of the mind at work.
Are there some people who can’t go into a Hypnotic state? No, (except people who may be mentally defective). The depth of trance which a person may reach does depend on the individual and also on practice.
Are drugs or tablets used by ethical hypnotherapists? No, never.
Shall I be aware of what is happening when I am in trance? Generally you will be aware throughout the hypnotic session and most people feel as thought they are very relaxed and rested but “nothing happened for me – I didn’t go under!”
So I am not asleep then? No, you are simply very relaxed and highly focussed. This is why the technique is often called self-hypnosis.
Could I be influenced to do anything against my will or nature? No. In fact you would be shocked out of hypnotic trance immediately any such action against your normal behaviour would be suggested to you.
Is Hypnotherapy physically invasive? Not at all. The ICHP Hypnotherapist does not need to touch you at all, you remain fully clothed and only need to be within earshot so that you can hear the Therapist. Normally you are comfortably seated or lying down and may have a rug offered to you to keep you warm when you relax.
Is there any cause for concern at all in Hypnotherapy? No. The use of Hypnotic trance in therapy is extremely well established as a proven therapeutic aid. It increases the effectiveness of other psychotherapies for which it may be used as an adjunct and has the remarkable property of dramatically reducing relapse. It is often used in medical treatments for pain, preparation for surgery and so on and would not be so used if there were any danger of its use.
How many visits are needed for Hypnotherapy usually? The simpler problems such as smoking, weight loss, nail-biting etc can be dealt with by “Suggestion” therapy and normally take 1-4 sessions of 45 mins to an hour. More deeply seated issues needing thorough Hypnoanalysis may take 8-12 sessions at the rate of 1-2 a week. The success rate is extremely high – generally well over 80% providing the person’s motivation is also high.
Will my Hypnotherapist explain to me what we are going to do in a session? All ICHP Hypnotherapists will discuss with you the collaborative treatment proposed. Our therapists base their work on a foundation of person-centred counseling which focuses on you as a person, working collaboratively with you to reach an understanding of why you feel like you do and facilitating exploration of the past, present and future as required using guided visualization. With increased exploration and understanding, you will be able to make those choices and accept those suggestions, which are benevolent for you and which empower you to overcome the difficulties you are experiencing.
How much should I expect to pay for a Hypnotherapy session? Your Clinical Hypnotherapist trained by ICHP is a professional health practitioner registered with appropriate Health Insurance Funds. You should expect to pay established fees comparable to those charged by comparable health practitioners such as clinical psychologists and etc. Concession fees will usually be offered in difficult financial circumstances.
What should I do if I need to cancel an appointment? An ICHP therapist is usually a busy therapist and will operate from an appointment book. Only if you give your therapist enough notice of cancellation can he offer his services to others in need. Except in extenuating circumstances you will be charged for some percentage of a session if you do not normally give at least 24 hrs notice of cancellation.
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