Frequently asked questions
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Hypnotherapy sessions are treated with respect, discretion and strict confidentiality, and nothing is ever shared without prior consent. All client data is kept strictly confidential. All notes are kept in secure files when not in use, and recordings are archived on a secure server.
Confidentiality will only be broken for legal or safety reasons, including, but not limited to: you are about to, or have recently, cause(d) harm to yourself, others, or to children.
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Hypnosis works at the alpha frequency of the brain. This is a relaxed state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. By working at this relaxed frequency, suggestions are more readily assimilated by the individual.
“Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds."
“Although hypnosis has been controversial, most clinicians now agree it can be a powerful, effective therapeutic technique for a wide range of conditions, including pain, anxiety and mood disorders. Hypnosis can also help people change their habits, such as quitting smoking."
(Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology)
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A session is typically 90 minutes in length. I suggest that you allow a 2-hour window for our time together, as occasionally, a session can run over.
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One session costs £350, which includes an intake and consultation call (20-30mins), an RTT session (90-120mins), a 21-day personalised transformation recording, and follow-up support. For more complex issues requiring a further 2-3 sessions, a separate price package is offered.
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When you are in the hypnotic state, you feel safe and profoundly relaxed. As moments of your life are examined, you feel safe to experience your emotions.
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Hypnosis is not advised for individuals with epilepsy, schizophrenia, etc. Alcohol and certain drugs will impact the efficacy of the session; other impediments might have to do with repressed memories.
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No one can make you behave in any manner you don’t want to, or make you believe something you know is false. It is a misconception that you are ‘under the complete control’ of a hypnotist. You continue to be you, even when you choose hypnosis to modify your behaviour and/or beliefs.
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Most likely not. Please make every effort to be well rested prior to our session. Your participation is needed to obtain optimal results. That said, some people have fallen asleep during the recording portion of the session, which is an appropriate time to do so. At the end of the recording, I bring you out of the hypnotic state
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Yes. The session will not alter your memory of events. However, you may find that your new perspective/understanding of the issue being addressed may change how you reflect on those events.
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Absolutely - the hypnosis technique that I use are the safest in the world and the training I received was of the highest quality. You enter hypnosis through a deep relaxation technique. You may experience intense emotions but I am fully trained and experienced to support you.
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Your participation is required for the success of the hypnosis session. You’ll be in a deeply relaxed state, but still able to respond to my questions. Your mind knows exactly what events shaped your current belief/habit, and the significance you attached to those moments, whether you consciously remember them or not. By relaxing and allowing your mind to drift to those scenes, you ensure that the new understanding/perspective of what was in your life is easily incorporated and also allows the reinforcement of your stated goals from our session.
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You will not relive any moment of your past. I want you to approach revisiting scenes in your life the same way you re-watch a movie or TV show you’ve seen a couple of times, and you find yourself noticing things you’ve never seen before.
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Addressing emotional issues can sometimes feel overwhelming. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere you can relax completely in, whether we work online or in person.
If you appear to have a very strong emotional reaction to what is discovered, I will remind you that you are reviewing these moments, not reliving them. I will also direct you to pull away from the intensity of the scene and review it with a detached perspective. Your safety is most important to me. If it becomes necessary, I will bring you out of hypnosis.
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The hypnosis I practice is geared toward lasting change. Permanence is up to each client. If you listen to your recording daily for at least a month, you can anticipate a noticeable and/or permanent shift in the issue you chose to address. If you don’t listen daily, your change may take longer, or may not be as lasting as you’d like. Additionally, if you never listen to your recording, you may revert to old patterns.
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Each individual experiences change differently. At the end of a session, some clients say they feel lighter, freer; some experience a stronger sense of self; most report that ‘something shifted.’ Generally, clients know their session was successful when they experience the stimuli that previously unnerved them, and discover they are enjoying the freedom of their desired outcome.
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Some people feel very emotional after and some feel very tired after a session and sleep very heavily too. You may also experience inexplicable feelings of joy, happiness, contentment, like something has ‘gone, shifted or changed’ but you just can’t put your finger on it!
Occasionally, there is an adjunct issue that is discovered. Your original recording may likely be effective for any subsequent issues, and our follow-up conversations will also serve to help clarify things. However, an additional session to address the issue may be necessary.
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After your session is finished, you will have receive your personal recording, reinforcing your desired positive outcomes. It is important for you to listen to this recording daily for a minimum of 21 days for lasting results. You can listen to the recording as you’re falling asleep each night. Doing so easily incorporates/reinforces your changes. Your brain will process the information as you drift off to sleep.
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Yes. Make sure that you are in a safe, quiet place where you won’t be interrupted for approximately 15-20 minutes (the length of your recording plus a few minutes to become fully aware at the end of the listening).
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After your session, I will contact you periodically to see how you're doing. You may also contact me should any questions or concerns arise. I will also be contacting you after 21 days to schedule a 30-minute review.
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The information, techniques, methods and recommendations by Emma Solange are not intended to substitute for the diagnosis and care by a qualified physician / GP, nor to encourage the treatment of illness by persons not recognisably qualified.
If you use hypnosis and are under medical care for ANY condition, do not make any adjustments to ANY prescribed medication without the approval of your doctor. If in any doubt, you should seek your GP’s advice.
Caution: Epileptics are generally advised not enter hypnosis or anyone diagnosed as having a psychotic illness.
Please note that hypnosis alone is no guarantee of success. The client needs to want the change and be open and motivated to change, via the use of hypnosis.
Regression therapy is an approach to treatment that focuses on resolving significant past events believed to be interfering with a person's present mental and emotional wellness.
Only people with sound mental health who are confident that reviewing past events will not adversely impact their emotional or mental health should participate. We request that you do not participate in regression therapy if you or your treating practitioners have any past or existing concerns about your mental health.
CANCELLATIONS
You will be notified immediately, should an appointment need to be changed or cancelled (in the event of an emergency). In this circumstance, you will be fully refunded, and your appointment will be rescheduled at the earliest possible time.
There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. I can be flexible up to 48 hours before your session. Within 48 hours, I will try my best to fill your spot, so that we can reschedule it, otherwise it must remain paid.
LATENESS
If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your session, your appointment will be cancelled, and you will be charged the full fee. Hypnotherapy sessions are structured, and a delay of 10 minutes or more does not allow enough time to complete a session.