After I gently emerge you from hypnosis, you may need a few minutes to re-orientate yourself, rather as you would after an afternoon nap. 

Typically, you will be surprised at how long you were in hypnosis!  This is because, when you are in hypnosis, you are outside linear time, experiencing a dimension where time as we know it does not exist.

We then spend a little time talking about your experience, both from your viewpoint and mine, allowing you to begin to integrate all the information.  This is called the Post Talk.

After a very short period of time, let’s say 10-15 minutes, you will be able to resume your normal activities or even return to work.

What Next?

There is no pressure on you to make a decision about when and if you will book another appointment.  Some clients are sure that they want to do this immediately, and others prefer to go home and think about it.  However, if you wish to continue the course of hypnotherapy, the sessions should ideally be done one week apart, so it is generally best to book these well in advance, to ensure you have the dates and times that suit you.  On the other hand, if you are doing PLR/QHHT, you can take your time in deciding when, and if, you wish to do further sessions.

Post Session Reactions

What happens in the following days and weeks can vary a lot.  Some people feel much more peaceful, some feel quite euphoric, and some can feel ‘down’ and even a little depressed.  I would like to emphasise that whatever you are feeling is OK and absolutely right for you.  Even if you are one of those who feels rather low following your session, this can be seen as being a positive result, and is almost certainly the result of long-suppressed feelings coming up to the surface.  We call this ‘processing’.

During this period, it is important to be kind to yourself, and allow your subconscious and conscious minds to work together and integrate all the information that has come up during and after the session so that healing can occur.  Whatever you are experiencing will be transient, and the desired results may come slowly for some, or more therapy may be required to further the process.

Post Session Chats

I am always more than happy to stay in touch, either by email or by phone, following your session.  Very often, talking with me and owning your feelings can help you to continue working through your personal process long after you leave me.