We normally start with an initial consultation. It’s an informal discussion, for a whole hour, which give us the opportunity to find out more about you, what you are seeking to address, discuss the way I work and how it could benefit you.

It’s the first step on your new journey.

If you decided to carry on, then we will book some sessions in the diary and proceed from there.

I will then give you access to the client’s page on my website where you will be able to download your relaxation CD and other resources.

Absolutely! All the tools and techniques I use are evidence-based and proven to be effective. Hypnotherapy is a collaborative process that requires commitment and motivation from both of us. While part of the treatment happens during our sessions, you'll also need to engage in cognitive reflection, complete homework, and listen to CDs at home. Together, we'll achieve the best results through partnership and dedication.

At the initial consultation there is an opportunity for you to share some history that is relevant, if you wish to. We generally don’t dig into your past, this is not an analytical therapy.

A solution focused model of psychotherapy provides a framework to facilitate change and move forward with your life. The dialogue helps you articulate what you want to change and what you want to achieve.

Quite the opposite! Often clients will feel calm but energised after sessions. I expect you may feel clearer, relaxed, brighter, more confident or maybe at times challenged in a positive way.

Sometimes I get little emails like this one between sessions: "Morning Stephanie. I've a real spring in my step this morning. I think a lot of it is down to your sessions. thank you. Hope you have a great day too."

The number of sessions varies based on your personality, needs, and circumstances and what you came to therapy for in the first place.

Generally, people come to see me for anxiety, stress, depression or self-esteem issues. We can achieve meaningful and long-term changes in those areas with as little as 10-20 sessions. But some people will want more sessions, some less!

For IBS and menopause, I offer packages of 8 sessions, as these are a good average. For smoking it’s a three-session package.

But these are just indicative, this is your therapy and is unique and personalised to you. We can design it to work at your pace.

Hypnosis is a natural, powerful, and safe state of relaxation that I'll guide you into. You'll remain in complete control of your body and mind throughout the session and can come out of hypnosis at any time. We all experience hypnosis daily, similar to daydreaming, like when you drive to work and don't recall parts of the journey.

I have worked as a Clinical Hypnotherapist since 2008. Most of that time I have been working in my clinic and getting very good results. Now, since 2020 I work a lot online and I am getting the same results. The only area that changes is it possibly takes slightly longer to build therapeutic rapport, but luckily this comes quite quickly anyway.

You will need to consider where you will be for your online session though. You will probably want to be in a private space where you won't be interrupted. You will also need to have a reasonably good internet connection.

Of course!

At time of writing, we still have restrictions in place due to Covid 19 pandemic, and I carry risks assessments on a regular basis. We will need to discuss the specific rules in place at time of contact and you will have to be prepared to follow social distancing and related rules within the clinic.

Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes (excluding smoking cessation packages).

The agreed fee per session is as stated at the initial consultation and current prices are available here

In some cases we may be able to discuss a reduced rate, as I wouldn’t want to exclude people who really need therapy and want to change. This is only available for people who are committed to the therapy and understand their role in the process of change.

Please do your best to let me know if you are running late. There are some slots I have available that mean I am able to continue with your full session, but often I will have another client waiting and therefore it may mean our session has to be a little shorter. If your session needs to be curtailed due to your late arrival, then the session fee remains payable in full.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you cannot attend an agreed appointment or wish to change the time. If you provide less than 24 hours’ notice, the charge for that session is still payable and if you cancel more than two appointments I will have to request that any future appointments are payable in advance to secure your appointment slot. In extreme circumstances, I may choose to waver the cancellation fee e.g. severe disruptive weather conditions, sudden illness, bereavement.

This reflects the commitment between us both as therapist and client to your therapeutic process. This also protects my business sustainability and allows me to give the cancelled slot to another client on a waiting list.

If I need to rearrange a session due to an emergency I will let you know at my earliest opportunity.

Everything we talk about during our sessions is strictly confidential between you and me. A summary of my privacy policy is available as a link to my website and the full document (11 pages) is available on demand.

However, as a therapist, I have a professional obligation to report to relevant authorities any suspicion of abuse or harm to a child. I also have a professional obligation to report to relevant authorities any concerns if I believe the client may be intending to cause harm to themselves, the therapist or others