What happens in a first hypnotherapy session?
A calm, step-by-step look at what usually happens, from the first conversation to how you might feel afterwards.
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What you'll find in our advice articles
These articles answer the questions people most often ask before getting in touch. You'll find plain explanations of what happens in a first hypnotherapy session, how hypnosis really feels and how hypnotherapy compares with NLP, EFT, Reiki and counselling. There's also practical advice on choosing a hypnotherapist in the UK, so you know what to check before you book.
Alongside these guides, we share simple self-help ideas, such as a breathing exercise you can use when stress builds. They're designed to be useful on their own, even if you never book a session.
Every article is written without hype or exaggerated claims. Where the evidence is limited, we say so, and we're clear about when it's better to speak to your GP. If your question isn't covered here, you're welcome to get in touch and talk it through with Sonya Hudson during a free phone consultation.
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Hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, Reiki or counselling: which might suit you?
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A simple breathing exercise for stressful moments
A two-minute technique you can use anywhere when stress builds, with no equipment or special setting needed.
Seven common myths about hypnosis
Mind control, getting stuck, revealing secrets: we separate stage-show myths from the reality of hypnotherapy.
How to choose a hypnotherapist: questions worth asking
Hypnotherapy isn't statutorily regulated in the UK. A practical checklist for choosing someone you can trust.
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