Initial appointment:
At your initial appointment a discussion will take place, linked to the issues you are experiencing and the goals you wish to achieve. This is so that Claire can identify the best therapy, or combination of therapies, to help you. Everything will be explained and all your questions will be answered. This initial appointment will take between 60-90 minutes. Initial Appointments can be undertaken in person at Claire's practice or by telephone.
Second appointment:
In the video below Claire talks candidly to a client about his experiences with hypnosis and how it works.
The chosen therapy will be used during this appointment. However, it is also important to discuss any further thoughts that you or Claire may have had since your initial appointment before the therapy is used.
If Claire is using hypnosis you will simply be asked to sit comfortably in a chair. Hypnosis is deep relaxation... that is all. You will find yourself in a very relaxed state while Claire talks to you. Whilst you are in hypnosis you will still be fully aware of what is happening to you; you will hear both Claire and any other external noises which may occur; you may find your mind wandering onto other everyday thoughts and that you are not concentrating on what Claire is saying; you retain, at all times, the ability to accept or reject anything which is said to you. To further explain what hypnosis feels like from a client’s point of view please view the video on the right.
Further appointments:
One of the most common questions clients ask is how many sessions will they need. This depends entirely on your personal situation. The aim is always to keep the number of sessions as brief as possible, but it is not possible to guarantee an exact number.
Homework:
For therapies to be as effective as they can be, it can be helpful for you prepare some notes, or make records, between sessions. This is part of the therapy process, giving you the time to work through some of the issues which may arise. Claire may keep in touch with you by email between sessions and would encourage you to keep in touch with her by this method as it can boost the effectiveness of the therapy sessions dramatically.
Payment:
Payment is due at each in-person appointment. Telephone sessions must be paid for at the time of booking. The cost of the Initial Assessment is £50, therapy sessions are charged at £70.
