Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what the issue or condition is that is being addressed. Typically it takes 2 to 3 sessions.
How long is a session?
Approximately 2 hours. Sometimes it can be less, and sometimes it can take longer. This also depends on the specific issue. With a child of 4 – 8 years a session is 30 minutes and this is a waking session as children of that age actually mostly still operate on the same brain wavelength as adults to when they enter the subconscious mind.
What is hypnotherapy?
This is a modality in which the hypnotherapist helps the client to move his or her brain wave activity from the active beta wavelength to in between alpha and theta wave length. This is a very relaxed state, but not a sleeping state.
Will the hypnotherapist be in control of my mind?
No, the client is always in full control. The hypnotherapist is rather just the facilitator to help the client to relax.
Does medical aid cover hypnotherapy?
If you are coming for smoking cessation – Genesis medical aid covers this. Other sessions however are not covered.
Is hypnotherapy the same as stage hypnosis?
No, stage hypnosis is for entertainment purposes only and therefore is not real and certainly not therapeutic.
Does hypnotherapy really work?
Our conscious and subconscious minds work 50/50 together. Therefore if a client is, for example, encouraged by a spouse to stop smoking and the client is not ready for that, hypnotherapy will not be successful. It needs to be the clients conscious decision. It is also very important for the client to trust the hypnotherapist. If you do not feel comfortable with the treatment, situation or the therapist, then rather find another therapist. It is crucial that you trust the therapist and relax in the therapy environment.
How does hypnotherapy affect my religion?
The hypnotherapy techniques that I practise are client centred. Religion does not play any role. If a client comes in, for example, anxiety, weight loss, smoking, insomnia etc- we work with the subconscious mind to help change the situation. It is about rewiring the brain and no religion is needed to do that. Personally, I do not judge any religion and would like to be able to help anyone, regardless of their religious beliefs.
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