What is hypnosis? (click for more information)

What is hypnotherapy? (click for more information)

Can everybody be hypnotised?

Yes

What does hypnosis actually feel like?

Everyone’s experience of hypnotic trance is slightly different, but for most people it is a little like this:-

Have you every had a lazy Sunday Afternoon, and you’ve just had a really nice Sunday Lunch, perhaps a glass or two of your favourite tipple as well. Its one of those incredibly rare occassions when, there is nothing you have to do, nowhere you have to be, nobody wants anything, nobody needs anything. The TV is on in the corner of the room, but theres nothing really on you want to watch, you’ve read the paper and you’rer sat comfortably on the end of the sofa. So you think to yourself this is really nice, as you decide to just rest your eyes for a few moments. Shortly after someone comes into the room and see’s you with your eyes closed and says “oh look he/she’s asleep. You know you’re not asleep, you could answer them if you really wanted too, you could open your eyes…. but you dont because you cant be bothered!

Its like that!

How will you know if its working and I’m “under” ?

There are many physical signs, for example Rapid Eye Movement (REM), that let me know exactly what level of consciousness you are experiencing at any point. I will be monitoring you for these signs at all times.

What happens at the initial consultation?

It is an informal meeting, an opportunity for me to build up a proper picture about what has been going on for you, and of course for you to ask me lots and lots of questions.

How do you actually hypnotise someone?

Whilst there are literally thousands of methods of inducing trance, I will simply ask you to make yourself comfortable, close your eyes and talk to you as you rest in a very comfortable reclining chair with music in the background.

So…no swinging watches then…?

No. Sorry! Modern methods involve just talking to the person using carefully constructed language. Old methods of hypnotism included tiring the eyes by staring at something.

How much does a session cost?

It depends on the nature of the session. Initial Consultations are completely free (except for smoking cessation where an initial consultation is unnecessary) and all our current fees are listed here.

Is this treatment available though the NHS?

Whilst we are currently in talks with the local Primary Care Trust’s, at present this treatment is only available privately.

What qualifications and professional memberships do you have?

• Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Hypnoanalysis from the International Association of Hypnoanalysts.
• Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice from the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council.
• Certificate in Training of Analysis from the International Association of Hypnoanalysts.
• Certificate of Proficiency in the Skill of Hypnosis as an application of NLP from The Society Of NLP.
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills from Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies from Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
• Primary Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Centre for Stress Management
• Licensed Practitioner of Nuero-Linguistic Programming by The Society Of NLP
• Member of the NHS Directory of Complimentary and Alternative Practitioners.
• Member of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Affiliate Member of the Association Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (AREBT)
• Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
• Member of the the International Association of Hypnoanalysts.
• Accredited Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy.
• Registered Member of General Hypnotherapy Register.

Contact Mr Trevor Roberts now on 01202463845