| Frequently
Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy
WHAT
IS THE GENERAL SUCCESS RATE FOR HYPNOTHERAPY COMPARED TO OTHER MODALITIES?
Here is a Comparison Study by
an American Health Magazine:
Psychoanalysis, 38% success rate in 500 sessions.
Behaviour Therapy, 72% success rate in 22 sessions.
Hypnotherapy, 93% success rate in 6 sessions.
Source: Psychotherapy magazine (Volume 7, Number 1, Alfred A Barrios,
PhD)
IS
HYPNOSIS SAFE?
When engaging in a session of hypnotherapy with a trained professional,
you will have a natural and rewarding experience that is totally safe.
You will be able to end the experience at anytime of your choosing.
You will be in complete control of yourself and your actions. It is
only by a mutual co-operation between therapist and client that the
hypnotic state can be maintained. You cannot be hypnotised against
your will. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
HOW
DOES IT FEEL TO BE HYPNOTISED?
Most people have the idea that when they are hypnotised they are
unconscious, asleep or out of control.
When
you are hypnotised your mind is alert, you can hear every word the
hypnotherapist says. You can also reject any suggestion made by the
therapist if it is against your beliefs.
The
physical feelings of hypnosis is one of relaxation and comfort. It
frees one from the stress and anxiety that plagues so many peoples'
lives today.
WILL
I LOSE CONTROL?
Hypnotherapy is a process of negotiation and persuasion. You are very
aware of everything both you and your therapist say and you will remember
everything said. You are in control each and every step of the way.
You will not do anything, or act in any way, that is contrary to what
you would do if in a fully conscious state of awareness. It is different
from stage hypnosis. That is where the stage hypnotist embeds a command
in the subconscious mind causing people to act differently and not
to remember what they did.
ARE
THERE ANY SIDE AFFECTS?
You will not experience any negative effects from hypnotherapy. It
is a totally natural, safe process that allows you to feel very relaxed
and confident.
HOW
MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
Problems
such as stress, phobias, and chronic pain, and habits like smoking
or overeating can often be treated in three or four sessions. Problems
of a more complex nature might require additional work. Our goal is
to complete the work in as few sessions as possible.
HOW
LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS?
Within three to five sessions of hypnotherapy you can achieve results.
The average number of sessions needed is three.
HOW
LONG ARE THE HYPNOTHERAPY SESSION, AND HOW MUCH DOES EACH SESSION
COST?
Your first hypnotherapy session would run for approximately between
60 to 90 minutes. Subsequent sessions 60 minutes. The cost of each
session is $120 (including GST), payable at the completion of each
session. Health Rebates are available with some funds.
AM
I COVERED BY MY HEALTH FUND?
Health care rebates are provided with some funds in your
extras policy. Hypnotherapy is not yet covered by Medicare.
To
discuss your needs further in absolute confidentiality OR to arrange
an initial appointment please feel free to call or email us today.
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