Before your session
Before the initial consultaiton, it may help you to have a think about the problem that you are seeking help with and focus on what it is that you want to achieve. To help with this, you can download and complete the Client Case History form and bring it with you.

Medical conditions
If you are seeking hypnotherapy for the relief of certain health problems or symptoms such as headaches or other types of pain, I may need to ask for your consent to contact your GP to confirm any medical diagnosis and also discuss the suitability of hypnotherapy for your particular condition.

Alcohol and recreational drugs
Hypnotherapy is all about relaxation and a focused mind. Therefore, you will need to avoid alchohol and/or recreational drugs for at least 24 hours before sessions. You should of course, continue to take any medications which have been prescribed by your doctor. Stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine can also affect your ability to relax and enter hypnosis. It's also a good idea to limit your intake of these before sessions to enable you to benefit as fully as possible from hypnotherapy.

Contact lenses
Some of the techniques used to enable you to enter hypnosis may involve being asked to fix your gaze on objects to help you relax. If you wear contact lenses, it may be best to remove them and wear your glasses to sessions instead.

Payment
Payment is required at the end of each session and you can pay by cash or cheque. You should be aware of costs before any therapy starts and most therapists including myself, will give you information about their fees when arranging your first session. The number of sessions required will depend on you and the reason that you are seeking hypnotherapy. Anywhere between one and six sessions is quite common, although some problems may require more.

Cancelled appointments
The time spent working with clients is very important. Therefore, if you need to cancel a session, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise the full session fee will be payable.