Weekly sessions are recommended for maintaining momentum and achieving steady, positive progress. I understand this may not always be possible, so if you need flexibility, please get in touch to discuss your situation.

The timeframe varies based on your specific goals and commitment. Many clients experience an "aha moment" and increased clarity after the Initial Consultation. For some issues, like general phobias, treatment can often be completed in a block of 4 sessions. For deeper challenges like Weight Management, most clients require between 8-12 sessions, sometimes more. Consistent commitment is key to lasting results.

Yes, absolutely.

Weight Management: SFH helps reshape the way you think about food, movement, and lifestyle choices. It works at a deeper level than willpower alone by lowering stress and emotional pressures, building confidence, and regulating sleep patterns—all crucial factors in weight control.

Phobias: We use structured sessions, including desensitisation (rewind) techniques, to replace automatic fear responses with calm, rational reactions.

Getting started is easy! Simply schedule an Initial Consultation through my website or contact me directly. During the consultation, we'll discuss your goals, share a simple explanation of how the brain works, and determine the approximate number of sessions recommended for you.

The easiest way to explain trance is that it is simply a state of focused deep relaxation—very similar to a daydream. You have likely experienced this natural state many times without realizing it. Have you ever driven to a destination and arrived with no clear memory of the journey? That is a form of trance. It is a perfectly safe, normal state that occurs often throughout the day, whether you are going for a run, getting lost in a good book, or watching a movie. It feels like a pleasant, deep rest for the mind.

Not at all. You remain in control at all times. Even if you drift into a light sleep during the session, you will awaken fully the moment you are spoken to or asked to open your eyes. No one has power over you during hypnosis, and you retain full agency to bring yourself out of the state whenever you choose.

Because every individual is unique, the number of sessions varies depending on your goals. For most standard therapy needs, meaningful and lasting change typically occurs between 8 to 12 sessions, though some may require more.

Smoking/Vaping Cessation: This is different and usually requires just one comprehensive 2-hour session.

Phobias: If the phobia is not linked to high levels of general anxiety, these can often be treated in a block of 4 sessions.

No. Hypnotherapy is not mind-reading, and you cannot be made to reveal your deepest secrets. Your private thoughts remain your own. You are simply in a state of relaxation where your mind is more open to positive suggestions; you do not lose control of your speech or your secrets.

No, there are no stage tricks or swinging pocket watches here. The sessions are grounded in modern neuroscience. The time is spent explaining how the brain works, helping you identify the positives in your life, and building a clear picture of how you want your future to look. The session then concludes with guided trance work to reinforce those positive shifts.

There is no magic wand, and there are no supernatural powers at play. Your therapist is a human being—likely one who loses their car keys just as often as you do! The "magic" does not come from the therapist; it comes from you. You are the one fixing yourself by listening, engaging, and retraining your mind to focus on solutions rather than problems. The therapist simply provides the tools and the guidance to help you do it.

The truth lies with the individual. If you are open to the process and willing to participate, you can enter a hypnotic state. It is not about having a special talent; it is simply about your ability to trust the process and allow yourself to relax. If you want it to work, it can.

Yes. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is an evidence-based practice. Numerous studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. Furthermore, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) explicitly recognizes and supports the use of hypnotherapy for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Absolutely not. Clinical hypnotherapy is completely different from stage hypnosis. You will never be asked to do anything embarrassing, nor can you be made to give up personal information like your phone password or PIN. Your moral compass and sense of self-protection remain active throughout the entire experience.