Hypnotherapy Frequently Asked Questions, Banbury

Q. Will I be able to become hypnotised?
A. Most people are able to experience this pleasant, relaxing condition to one degree or another.

Q. Are there any people who should not try this therapy?
A. The therapist will have been trained to discuss all relevant matters with you first, if there are any reasons whatsoever why it should not be used he will advise you of this and explain the reasons why. For example, if there are any medical reasons such as the taking of certain prescribed drugs that might compromise the therapy, he will not proceed.

Q. Will I be aware of what is going on while I am hypnotised?
A. Normally most people remain totally aware of what is going on at all times in a very relaxed state, you will not normally go to "sleep" or become unconscious. Only when very deep hypnosis is used by agreement with the client can some amnesia occur.

Q. Is it dangerous?
A. No, it is a perfectly natural technique and the therapist will have been trained not only in inducing the state but also in managing the client during the whole session and afterwards.

Q. Can I get "stuck" in hypnosis?
A. No, it is a perfectly natural state and if for any reason you no longer respond to the therapists requests you will either drift gently into a sleeping state, from which you will awaken normally, or you will simply return to your normal state of consciousness.

Q. Will I be made to do anything against my will while hypnotised - like you see on the TV shows?
A. Most definitely not! The therapist will have been professionally trained and be bound by the Code of Ethics of his professional body which expressly forbid such activities. The essence of clinical hypnosis is based upon your constant consent and you can withdraw your consent at any time during hypnosis.

Q. Will I remember unpleasant things from the past or have a "nightmare"?
A. No. The therapist will have been trained to recognise any symptoms of anything unplanned occurring during therapy and will ensure that it is either controlled in a therapeutic fashion or that it does not happen.

Some questions to ask:

Are you insured to practise and for how much?
(£1 million minimum is standard)
Where were you trained and how long did it take?
(avoid any that do not include practical as well as theoretical training).
Do you undertake regular Continuous Professional Development?
(Four hours a month is regarded as a minimum)
Do you have regular case load supervision?
(Yes!)

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Counsellors and Therapists employed at The Paloma Centre will abide by a Code of Ethics set out by their professional Governing Body and be suitably insured for their practice.

Counsellors and Therapists employed at The Paloma Centre will be professionally trained and will be committed to maintaining their professional expertise through a Continuous Professional Development programme.

Counsellors and Therapists employed at The Paloma Centre will have regular and appropriate professional supervision/consultative support.

Consultations will take place in a professional surrounding suitable for the purpose of the provision of therapy and consistent with the priciple od confirdentiality.

The client will at all times be treated with respect and discretion and the whole relationship will be treated as confidential as explained by the Counsellor or Therapist at the Initial Consultation.

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