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Things you need to know
Location
I work from my purpose-built Healing House in Mullaghbawn.
Mullaghbawn is 7 miles from Newry, 7 miles from Dundalk, 7 miles from Crossmaglen.
I can e-mail you easy-to follow directions
Fees
I charge £60 per session.
At the end of the first session, if you decide not to proceed with the therapy for any reason then you will not have to pay anything. If you decide to proceed you pay for that session at the time and we will book your next one.
The fee includes any materials that I will provide you with, including the initial relaxation recording and any further recordings made specifically for you.
I accept payment by cash or cheque.
Cancellations
If you are unable to make a booked session then all I ask is that you give me 24 hours notice. If not then you will be charged half the normal price for the missed session
Length of session
Sessions will last between 60 and 90 minutes. As most of the work we shall do will be interactive it is impossible to accurately judge how long it will take. Whilst I expect most sessions to be around an hour long, I allow 90 minutes so that we will not be rushed.
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Answers to common questions
People often ask the same questions when they first enquire about hypnotherapy so here are answers to some of them:
What is the difference between a hypnotist and a hypnotherapist?
A hypnotist is just a person who puts other people into a hypnotic trance, and the word usually brings to mind a stage hypnotist who does so for entertainment. A hypnotherapist still uses the hypnotic trance, but in a beneficial way to help their client achieve their goals, whatever they may be.
Just about anyone can be hypnotised, but to different degrees. Not everyone will be able to enter a deep trance, but this does not matter as only a light trance is needed for Cognitive Hypnotherapy. If someone does not want to be hypnotised then they cannot be forced to go into a trance.
Could you make me do something I don't want to do?
Certainly not. You will remain in control of what you say and do at all times. You can think of me as a guide, and just like a passenger in your car, who is giving you directions, if I tell you to turn left but you don't want to, then you can continue driving straight ahead.
Although stage hypnotists make it look as though they are forcing people to do things against their will, in reality the people on stage know exactly what they have "let themselves in for" and are happy to go along with whatever the hypnotist suggests. If he/she were to ask them to do something they were not comfortable with then they would just refuse and come out of their "trance".
There is no reason why you should not remember everything that is said whilst you are in a trance. However, in practice people often find that they don't recall everything straight away and different bits come back to them over time. If you think about it, in normal everyday conversations do you remember every word that was said? There may be times when you are in a trance that I may want to apply a touch to your hand, or arm. I will always have asked your permission for this beforehand. You will be aware when this is happening and remember it afterwards.
What if I have a secret I don't want to tell you about?
It remains your secret, simple as that. Even when you are in a trance you are in control of what you say, and if you don't want to tell me about something then you don't have to.
Could I "get stuck" in a trance?
I will always bring you gently out of a trance giving you plenty of time to readjust to being back in the present. Even if I were to walk out of the room and leave you alone, you would either fall asleep and wake up naturally, or you would get bored and open your eyes to see what was going on.
Is hypnosis safe? Are there any side effects?
Hypnosis is perfectly safe and, as you will have discovered if you have read the 'What is Cognitive Hypnotherapy' page, the trance state is a natural one which we all enter several times a day. The only side effects you will probably encounter are beneficial feelings of calm and relaxation. It is safe for you to continue with your normal day after the session, including driving or using machinery.