Your initial session takes approximately 60 minutes; we will discuss what you would like to achieve and I will explain how the brain works in relation to the issues you have been having, this is a very powerful session giving you information that can be extremely helpful.

All the sessions are informal and relaxed, your best buddy will be your blanket you bring to all sessions - an essential item :0)

You will also receive a download to listen to before your next session; this will enhance the effectiveness of future sessions, full client commitment is important, which is listening to the download and putting into practice what is talked about at the sessions.

Subsequent sessions usually take 1 hour.

Each session is very structured; the first half hour is talking and the second half is hypnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make me do things I don’t want to?

No, absolutely not. You have to want it to happen, this is why you have to want to change, otherwise it won’t work, even in hypnosis your brain has a safety mechanism to protect you.

Are there any dangers?

None. You will be in the safe, comfortable environment of the Thornton-Roe Hypnotherapy practice.

How many sessions will I be required to take?

Everyone is an individual it is impossible to say how many sessions are required, some clients have 8, 10, 12 sessions (following the IC) some have more and some less, its very individualised.  

However, specific phobias will usually take 4 sessions; complex phobias could take a minimum of 8 sessions.

Smoking is a one, 2 hour session and you have to want to give up for SFH to be successful.

How often will I need to attend sessions?

Sessions will start weekly. We would strongly advise that you give it a number sessions after you start to feel better, this helps to ‘hard wire’ the message into your brain and gives a better chance of a very long term solution.

How will the sessions take place?

Due to the impact of Covid-19 and restrictions being relaxed we can have sessions again and thankfully we are back to face to face.

As restrictions are relaxed, we must follow the guidelines set down by the professional bodies, if you are displaying symptoms please do not attend your appointment.

Are your services confidential?

Your privacy is important to us and confidentiality is guaranteed. However if we are concerned about you or your welfare, we will contact your doctor. We are fully insured and have Access NI clearance to work with children.

If you are taking prescribed medication, DO NOT stop taking them, hypnotherapy and conventional medicine can work together.

ALWAYS consult your doctor before reducing or stopping any medications.