The first Session can be up to 1½ hours in length, or it can be 1 hour as all subsequent sessions will be.

If you have far to travel, or for any other reason can benefit from an even longer session, then you can request this.

If you are not sure whether hypnotherapy is for you, or have any concerns about going ahead, then I can arrange a short taster session.

The first Session will include history taking, as good therapy is based on knowing you and your issues properly. You can also ask about anything that you need to know, such as what hypnosis is all about.

You can also be sure that you cannot do anything in hypnosis that is against your will. Therapeutic hypnosis is nothing like stage hypnosis and we have ethical guidelines which we are obliged to follow. Whilst you are in trance, you can hear, speak, move and be aware of things around you, but you just may not want to react, as you are likely to feel so deeply relaxed.

You are most likely to be taught self- hypnosis in the first session. Where appropriate, I shall agree with you certain tasks you can do for yourself, or changes you can make between sessions, which can speed up the progress of the therapy.

During the session, you will sit in a comfortable chair, and you will be offered tea, coffee, water or a soft drink.