Frequently asked questions:

What is hypnosis and hypnotherapy?

Have you ever been so engrossed in a book or film that you don't notice any distractions or noises going on around you?
During hypnosis your mind and body will be so relaxed that all you will hear is the therapist's voice and any distracting thoughts or sounds will be put into the background. You will not be asleep or be unaware what the therapist is saying to you. You will be fully focussed on the therapist's voice. In this trance state any positive words and suggestions made by the therapist will get through to your powerful subconscious mind. Your subconscious mind is responsible for your automatic behaviour and habits. Once accessed positive behavioural changes can be made.

Can I be made to do anything I do not want to do?

Absolutely not! You are in control all of the time and can come out of hypnosis by yourself whenever you want. You cannot be made to do anything you do not want to do. All hypnosis is self hypnosis which means if you want to do it you will. The people you see doing silly things at a stage hypnotist show want to go on stage and do silly things. This is stage hypnosis and NOT clinical hypnotherapy.

Can I be hypnotised?

We all daydream and daydreaming is the waking form of hypnosis. We can all be hypnotised if we want to be. Different people reach different levels of trance. The more you experience hypnosis the more relaxed you will feel. 

How long is each session & how many sessions will I need?

Each standard session lasts approximately one hour. The Stop Smoking session lasts approximately one and a half to two hours.
The estimated number of sessions required is discussed and agreed upon following the initial consultation. The number of sessions required for each individual can vary depending on the severity of the problem.Some problems are successfully treated in 1 session, some more serious problems may require a number of sessions. Stop smoking is 1 session.Weight Control is 4 or 6 sessions (a general weight control single session is also available). Fast phobia cure is 1 to 2 sessions. Anxiety,Confidence & Insomnia are typically 2 to 4 sessions.

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?

CBT can help you change how you think (Cognitive) and what you do (Behaviour)
It focusses on your here and now problems. An alternative or addition to finding out the causes of your problems from the past, it looks at ways of improving your state of mind now.

What is Neuro Linguistic Progamming (NLP)?

It is the study of human experiences, communication, thinking, language and behaviour.
NLP is about noticing conscious and subconcious behavioural patterns.
It's about duplicating excellence and modelling how we communicate to ourselves and others.

How can Absolute Hypnotherapy help me with my problems?

By using hypnosis, CBT & NLP either individually or together you can break free from your problems and change your life with Absolute Hypnotherapy.

Where is the Horsham clinic?

The clinic is located at Horsham Golf & Fitness. Head for the A24 towards Horsham Park & Ride. The entrance to the Golf course is opposite the entrance to the park & ride.You will be met by the therapist in the gym reception area. (see the Contacts section of this website for the full address)

What if I cannot make the appointment and need to postpone or cancel?

Cancellation Policy: The Absolute Hypnotherapy Clinic aims to ensure all clients have a maximum choice when booking appointments, therefore, all cancellations need to be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the appointment. Any cancellations made inside of this period without prior consent will still incur the charge.
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