Question: When should a Hypnotherapist not use hypnosis? Answer: Hypnotherapy should not be used on clients with heart disorders, a history of brain damage, a fitted pacemaker. Other conditions (where Hypnotherapy should not be used) include: a recent history of epilepsy or fits, a history of drug abuse, a history of E.C.T in the last 4 years. ALWAYS consult your own Doctor if you have any doubts.
Question: Do you belong to any recognised professional bodies? Answer: I am a member ( MAPHP ) of the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.
Question: How many Hypnotherapy sessions will I need? Answer: Most treatments show progress after one session, usually long lasting effects take two to five sessions. The "Stop Smoking Session" is a single two hour session where the Hypnotherapist works on the client's motivation and doubts about stopping smoking using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the first hour.
Question: Where is your private practice based? Answer: My private practices are based in Egham High Street and Hounslow (West London), close to Heathrow Airport. See locations page for further detailed information. I carry out my Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions there as well as my Clinical Hypnotherapy and Counselling sessions.
Question: If I am house bound due to my anxiety or I just feel more comfortable having my Clinical Hypnotherapy sessions at home, is it possible to arrange home visits? Answer: Certainly, I practice as an outreach Counsellor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist within a ten mile radius of Egham.
Question: Apart from feeling relaxed mentally and physically are there any other sensations in a Hypnotherapy session? Answer: The signs and symptoms the Hypnotherapist would be looking for include, rapid eye movement (REM), eyelids fluttering, eyes watering, slurred speach, muscle jerks, tummy rumbling and deep relaxed breathing. Under Hypnotherapy the key things clients may feel are a slight tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, slow heart rate, heavy limbs and a sensation of floating or sinking.
Question: Does Hypnotherapy actually work? Answer: Most definitely if it has these key factors ; good rapport between the Hypnotherapist and client, faith and belief in the therapist and therapy and motivation to succeed on the part of the client.
Question: What is Hypnotherapy used to treat? Answer: A competent Clinical Hypnotherapist will employ a range of techniques to address issues such as ; weight loss, phobias, anxiety, confidence, panic attacks and to stop smoking.
Question: How long is a Hypnotherapy session? Answer: Stop Smoking is a one off two hour session that combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Clinical Hypnotherapy. A Hypnotherapy session for an issue such as panic attacks or phobias would normally expected to be an hour. This would consist of 30 to 40 minutes of Hypnotherapy and the remaining time being reserved for information and feedback shared between therapist and client.
Question: There is a question that I have regarding Clinical Hypnotherapy that is not listed here: can I contact you via phone or email? Answer: I welcome any queries regarding myself as a therapist and the many issues and problems that I deal with. This is not a commitment to book a session but an opportunity for us to have an informal chat before making up your mind as to whether that I am the Hypnotherapist that best suits your need.
(For more detail on what Clinical Hypnotherapy entails click on the Hypnotherapy page) For an informal chat or to book a free initial consultation please call ;
"With over a decade of clinical expertise in mental health Simon practises as a Clinical Hypnotherapist in Egham, Hounslow, Heathrow Airport, Staines, Ashford in Middlesex, Stanwell, Laleham, Bedfont, Feltham, Windsor, Wentworth, Virginia Water, Englefield Green, Wraysbury, Thorpe Park, Woking, Colnbrook, Chertsey, Sunbury, Ascot, Eton, Addlestone, Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham, Slough, Shepperton, Datchet, Winkfield, Cranbourne, Whitely Village, Windlesham, Hampton, Hanworth, Hythe End, Clewer, Southall, Isleworth, West Molesy, Esher, Wexham Court, Richings Park, Cranford, Harlington, Harmondsworth, Bray and surrounding areas."
