Will I lose control under Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is an “altered, relaxed, state of consciousness that is characterised by the bypassing of the critical faculties and increased susceptibility to suggestion”. When a person is under hypnosis, suggestions don’t pass through the critical faculties of normal consciousness. Instead, they enter the subconscious mind directly. Then, if these suggestions are accepted by the subconscious mind, the hypnotised person acts on them. However, the phrase “if these suggestions are accepted……” is key.  Hypnosis can not make you do anything that you do not want to do, or that is contrary to your moral or ethical values. You are in control at all times, you always know what is happening, and you can come out of the altered state at any time. Hypnosis will not make you unresponsive, lose your memory, lose control or reveal secrets. 

How effective is Hypnosis? 

Hypnotherapy is a highly effective, scientifically proven therapy, however, it also depends on your motivation and desire to change. You need to work alongside me and follow the full program of therapy, which includes practising the mindset exercises if you want to be able to continue to manage your physical reactions to stressful situations in the future. 

Cancellation Policy

My standard policy is that I require at least 48 hours notice of change to appointment time. If 24- 48 hours notice is given then 50% of the normal fee will be charged. If less than 24 hours notice is given then 100% of the normal fee will be charged. Having said that I recognise that challenging situations sometimes occur in life and my priority is always to treat people fairly and to try to re-arrange sessions. In the case of last minute cancellation or need to re-arrange, please call as soon as you can. Please do not book onto group programs if you will miss sessions. Recordings may not be available because of privacy and confidentiality.

What if I miss a group session?  

Each session builds upon the previous session and you need to practice the techniques I show you before the following session.  Please book a program you will be able to attend.  I cannot guarantee recordings of group sessions because of confidentiality.  The group program already includes one private session with me and I can run through the session you missed if that occurs before the private session has been taken. 

Is this a cure for Fibromyalgia?

No, at present there is no long term medical cure for Fibromyalgia.  I am not ‘removing’ Fibromyalgia, just as I cannot ‘re-grow’ a limb for my clients who have had life-changing accidents.  You will still have your diagnosis.  However, there are many ways to ease and soothe the collection of symptoms that together are called ‘Fibromyalgia’. I have gathered the techniques that have worked best to ease my own varied, fluctuating  symptoms of Fibromyalgia over the past 20 years and have created this program because there are so many people living alongside symptoms of Fibromyalgia.  Most of these people probably don’t’ have 20 years to try all the things I tried! 

How does the program work?

This program uses hypnotherapy relieve pain and soothe the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and anxiety. It then teaches you ways to calmly manage stress to reduce and prevent Flare Ups which will improve your Quality of Life in the long term. Once calm, and no longer distracted by pain, you can choose a new lifestyle that fits your life stage perfectly and I train you in ways to increase self-esteem, confidence, motivation and enthusiasm, so that you can enjoy living your Best Life. Calm, Relaxed, Confident – Despite Fibromyalgia 

Why is controlling our reaction to stress and anxiety such an important part of this program? 

Everyone who has Fibromyalgia knows that a lot of extra stress and anxiety will lead to a Fibromyalgia Flare up – more pain and worse symptoms. The Flare doesn’t necessarily happen immediately but in a day or two when there is seemingly no connection.  That is why people say they will ‘pay for it later’. This program reduces pain and other symptoms of Fibromyalgia AND teaches you how to manage stress and anxiety so that you can reduce the frequency and severity of Fibromyalgia Flares in the future. 

Do you offer a payment plan?

I accept payments by PayPal because they offer a PayPal Credit facility that you can set up before you book in with me. 

Can you help me stop smoking?

No, I don’t specialise in that area. I have a colleague I recommend who has an excellent track record for smoking cessation.  I regularly recommend people to colleagues who specialise in other areas of hypnotherapy.  

Frequently Asked Questions For Stephanie 

Is Stephanie ‘cured’? 

No, not from everything but I have other diagnoses as well as Fibromyalgia. 

Did these therapies enable Stephanie to get her life back on track without pain and brain fog?     

Yes.

Does Stephanie still need to use these techniques on a daily basis?    

Sometimes, yes, that’s the whole point of the program.  If I hear or see something that triggers my brain into starting my autonomic nervous system’s stress reaction, I need to calm it down by using these techniques.  None of us know what we will see and hear each day that will trigger us.

Does Stephanie still have hypnotherapy sessions?  

YES, I have excellent colleagues who help me sometimes.  I recommend them to clients who ask for help with issues I do not work with, like smoking cessation, weight loss, phobias etc.