Commonly Asked Questions
Commonly Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions are answered below. If you still have a few, contact me via my contact page.
How does hypnotherapy work?
We all have a very special part of our brains that learns to do things automatically. the best and most effective way to teach this part of our brains to do things differently is to relax our mind and body. when this is one the learning part (subconscious) opens up and learns. The only barrier to change is whether we truly want to make the change or whether our lives will be better off when the change has been made.
How many sessions will I need?
Obviously every problem and every person is different. So this can be answered in averages. The average amount of sessions for nearly everything is 4 sessions. The only exception to this is bedwetting, addiction and phobias which can be achieved in 1 or 2 sessions.
How long is a session?
Every session is approximately one. It is possible to book a session longer than this if you so wish
What to expect in the first session?
The first session will involve explaining about hypnosis and or EMDR. If a history has not been taken via email then this will be done. There will usually be a small amount of EMDR and a small hypnotherapy session done and recorded. You will be asked to listen to the hypnotherapy between sessions.
How long in between sessions?
On average there will be 2 or 3 weeks between sessions. This is so that you will have time to listen to the hypnotherapy and it can start working.
Can everyone be hypnotised?
This is probably the most commonly asked question. Yes, everyone can be hypnotised, if they want to be hypnotised. Every person DOES go into a trance, albeit at different depths. There is only 3% of the population that goes into a trance very deeply at the first attempt, and they feel like they have been asleep and do not remember the session. There is approximately 10% of the population that does into trance quite deeply, but does remember the session and the rest of us fee relaxed and are listening to the hypnotherapist. The good news is that the more you listen to the hypnotherapist, the deeper you go. The more you practice using your imagination the better you become at doing this.
How many EMDR sessions do I need?
For complex PTSD the average amount of sessions is 10, but for single PTSD it can be as little as 2 or 3.
Do you use EMDR and Hypnosis together?
Yes, both work very well used alongside. If you only have EMDR, you may find that between sessions you may struggle. Consequently, I feel it is crucial to provide clients with hypnosis to listen to, to help with emotional regulation
What is EMDR?
EMDR treatment or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing is fully researched. Because of this, EMDR is widely used for the treatment of PTSD and is thought to be similar to REM (rapid eye movement sleep). And REM sleep can help us to overcome upsetting events in our minds.
The therapist stimulates the right and left hand side of the brain, which are very different. They do this by asking you to move your eyes from side to side either by yourself or following a stick or their finger. They can stimulate the left and right hand side of your brain by asking you to hold buzzies (bilateral stimulators) also or by getting you to tap your thighs or shoulders.
It is possible to overcome PTSD. EMDR has been found to do this effectively. EMDR can also treat anxiety and bereavement.
There was no effective treatment for PTSD until 1987. Before EMDR, hypnosis was the only treatment that helped with the symptoms of PTSD. In the first world war, hypnosis was used by the Psychologist Freud. Because he understood that the problem lay within the subconscious.
There has been a great deal of study and research done on PTSD. This has led scientists to the conclusion that EMDR used in conjunction with other treatments like hypnosis, CBT and mindfulness can help suffers overcome it. The memories are not removed, but they are helped to feel in the past.
Is EMDR Safe?
The patient is always helped to feel safe and in control. The therapy sessions go at the speed the patient is comfortable with and then they will be asked to follow, with their eyes, a moving hand, etc. whilst thinking of certain feelings. Other ways are used, if appropriate. At the end of the one hour session, relaxation is carried out with the patient.
IS IT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?
EMDR can be used safely with children and can be carried out in fun and interesting ways, including hand clapping and games. The sessions are less formal than adults sessions.
Are you suffering from PTSD, then why not try one of the best treatments around? Please use my contact us page or email dawn.hypnotherapy@gmail.com. 07910740711.
