Welcome to Irene Irving Therapies F.A.Q.

Hypnotherapy is a talking therapy that  uses hypnosis to find solutions to a client’s unwanted habits and feelings. Hypnosis is a natural state of focus and relaxation which is  similar to daydreaming.

Yes, pretty much anyone can be hypnotized to some level but some people are naturally better subjects than others.   To get good results from hypnotherapy you must be fully committed to the process

Hypnotherapy is a safe and natural practice with no harmful side effects.  Hence when administered by a professionally trained and skilled hypnotherapist, the benefits are long lasting and often permanent.

Hypnotherapy for children and young people is considered highly effective and is completely safe.  As a matter of fact children usually respond  particularly  well to hypnosis as they are naturally imaginative and use their subconscious minds a great deal more than adults do.  Hypnotherapy can help to address a number of issues commonly experienced in childhood including exam nerves, sleep problems, bed-wetting, fears, and eating disorders.

No you cannot get stuck in hypnosis.  You are always in control and if the hypnotherapist were to stop talking you would just re-alert yourself naturally.

The session will begin with a detailed discussion of why you are attending for Hypnotherapy.  You will be seated in a comfortable chair and  then guided by me into a deep state of relaxation.   During the relaxing state  you will be in a heightened state of awareness. This is similar to the natural state we experience just before drifting into sleep at night.  You will be fully aware of what is happening  and able to bring the session to an end any time you wish.  It’s not really like sleep, because you will be alert the whole time. It is most often compared to daydreaming, or the feeling of “losing yourself” in a good film or TV programme. You are fully conscious, but you tune out most of the things going on around you.

The number of sessions you will need will vary from person to person as well as on the issue being treated.  I will be happy to discuss this with you on a free telephone consultation or at the first session you attend.

Hypnotherapy, like almost anything, is never 100% guaranteed to work.  That said, success rates for hypnotherapy are often much higher than success rates for other complimentary therapies and even some medical treatments.

Hypnotherapy can be used to treat a wide variety of problems from the more common “quit smoking” or “weight loss” to “, “anxiety issues “, “panic attacks”, “stress”, “addictions”, “confidence”, “sport performance”,  “pain management” …. In addition hypnotherapy can be really effective in treating  “fears and phobias”  Beside the more common “spider phobias”, there are far too many others to name them all but the following lists some examples:

• Fear of flying
• Fear of Water
• Agoraphobia
• Fear of bees/wasps
• Fear of dogs or cats
• Claustrophobia
• Fear of needles
• Fear of Surgery or scans

• Finding out you pregnant can be a very emotional time.  Along with the joy and excitement comes the fear of the labour, how you will cope?, what kind of birth will you have? and many more questions.  Taking part in a KGHypnobirthing course helps answer those questions and makes sure you are as prepared as you possibly can be for the birth of your baby.

• You are likely to experience a more comfortable and sometimes pain free birth.
• Your baby will arrive to a serene and relaxed environment, alert and ready to bond with you as nature intended.
• Length of labour is often much shorter with Hypnobirthing births.
• Less drugs and medical intervention are used in Hypnobirthing births allowing your baby to develop naturally and easily after they arrive.
• Mums often bounce back quicker after a Hypnobirthing birth as the physical impact of giving birth is reduced.
• Your birth partner will learn how to support you and have a central and active role in the birth. A truly shared and loving experience.

The benefits to you are obvious, but there are also long term benefits to your baby.I repeatedly get wonderful birth stories of Hypnobirthing babies being calm, content and sleeping really well. They seem to thrive better. It may seem miraculous but this is how Hypnobirthing is designed to be.

• KGHypnobirthing courses are a full ante natal programme that makes sure you and your birth partner are able to release fear, learn to trust your body, your natural instinct, and your baby.  In order to do this, you need information and knowledge.

• As an experienced Hypnotherapist and a qualified KGHypnobirthing teacher I offer face to face sessions as well as occasional group courses.  Face to face sessions are tailored to meet your needs and usually consist of four sessions lasting approximately 2 hours. To book a face to face session or enquire about future group sessions please get in touch.

  I also offer a one session PREPARING FOR BIRTH Course for women (and their birth partners) who are worrying about the birth excessively.  Get in touch to find out more. 

• If a face to face or group session doesn’t meet your needs, KGHypnobirthing offer an in-depth online course.  You can enjoy learning this in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you.  The course can be accessed at any stage of pregnancy and you can learn at your own pace.

  If you want to find out more information on this option please click the Online Course Button for easy to follow instructions