FAQs

Hypnosis is a very natural and quite ordinary state. We all go into hypnosis several times a day without even realising it - when you arrive at your destination without remembering the journey, get lost in a book, listening to music or just looking out of the window while washing the dishes.

You can think of hypnosis as a kind of extended guided day-dreaming where your mind is in a focused state, allowing you to make the positive and beneficial changes you want to.

You remain in control at all times and there is no possibility of your getting "stuck" in hypnosis. I also can't make you do anything you don't want to - this isn't stage hypnosis you might have seen on TV!

An initial consultation will take 30 miutes to an hour.

You can expect a full hypnotherapy session to take up to an hour.

Hypnosis for smoking cessation will take 90 minutes to 2 hours.

The number of sessions required varies from person to person. In most cases you will need 8 - 12 sessions after the initial consultation, sometimes more.

Exceptions to this are sessions for fears/phobias or smoking cessation.

The approach required to address fears and phobias will be determined and agreed after the initial consultation.

Smoking cessation is covered under a single extended session.

Yes, I do.  I offer both individual hypnotherapy and guided group relaxation sessions online. These are just as effective and secure as sessions conducted in person.

To set up an online session I'll need your email address and you'll need a webcam.

For online sessions, please make sure that you are in a comfortable environment where you won't be disturbed or distracted.

Please note that payment is due when an online session is booked and prior to the appointment taking place.

No. As the name suggests Solution Focused Hypnotherapy looks forward and works on getting where you want to be rather than analysing painful memories from the past. You do not have to talk about your past. If you have experienced unpleasant events, we acknowledge that they happened and help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.

Yes, I see children as well as adults and have worked with children as young as 8. Parents/guardians may remain present for sessions if preferred.

I'm PVG checked for working with children and vulnerable adults.

Hypnotherapy is undertaken on an individual basis and uses hypnosis for therapeutic purposes in addition to talking therapy. It incorporates some of the features of guided imagery and visualizations, with the added benefit of enabling the therapist to communicate directly to a person’s subconscious mind to enhance their abilities, more easily give up bad habits, feel less pain, more effectively develop healthier habits, and help raise their self-esteem and confidence. It may use direct and indirect suggestions.

Group relaxation sessions help you to visualise relaxing  images and scenarios for general relaxation for all participants. Taking part in a relaxation session does not constitute hypnotherapy nor is it a substitute for the hypnotherapy therapeutic process.

It's not possible to provide an exhastive list of conditions or concerns that hypnotherapy can help with, simply because the list of conditions with symptoms made worse by anxiety and stress is too long! Hypnotherapy can be extremely effective in such cases.

If you're unsure if hypnotherapy can help you, please call me for an informal chat, with no obligation to book in or send me a message via the Contact Us page and I'll come back to you.

Please refer to our Fees page for latest information

Some Private Health Cash Plans cover  reimbursement of for costs of Hypnotherapy treatment plans partially or in full, usually up to an annual limit. The following providers offer Health Cash Plans that cover Hypnotherapy when provided by a CNHC Registered professional.

Medicash

The Health Insurance Group

Pure Benefits

Westfield Health

Health Shield

Elect

Paycare

Please note: this information is subject to change. It is your responsibility as the client to confirm that your provider and policy includes Hypnotherapy and the level of cover included. Any queries regarding policy coverage should be directed to your Health Cash Plan provider. Neither Elaine Neale nor Happy Hypnotherapy can be held responsible for claims refused by your Health Cash Plan provider. Health Cash plans do not cover the cost of group guided relaxation sessions.

The full price of the session is chargeable if cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment time.

If your appointment is for smoking cessation and is cancelled within 7 calendar days prior to your scheduled session your deposit is not refundable.

Payments are accepted both in cash, by card or via bank transfer. VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay all accepted.

Puchases via the Happy Store can also be made using PayPal in addition to the above methods.

Fees are payable at time of booking.

No therapist can guarantee success. Success depends your commitment to therapy and change as well as the skill level of the therapist themselves. In my training I am held to a high standard, have been working successfully with a variety of clients and conditions and have been approved by my supervisor as having achieved the required standard to be able to charge for my time and services. You are always in control of how many sessions you have and each week we will review progress together.

Short answer - Yes.

Hypnotherapy has no detrimental effect to your medication and may actually help it work better.

Note: you should never stop taking your medication or amend dosage without consulting your doctor.

Yes, you can.

Hypnosis doesn't trigger epileptic fits. Relaxation induced by hypnosis may also help to reduce their frequency.

No. You will be in a private, safe and secure environment experiencing a gentle and wonderful feeling of relaxation.

No, I'm afraid not. This  would breach confidentiality and data privacy laws so is prohibited.

If you wish to address a personal issues I will be more than happy to see you individually for hypnotherapy. Please message me or speak to me privately to discuss.

No, I'm afraid not. This would breach data privacy laws so is prohibited.