HOW LONG DO HYPNOTHERAPY RESULTS LAST
This is a common question that I often get from clients so I shall answer it!
Here are some factors to consider:
- Type of Issue
Some issues may require only a few hypnotherapy sessions to achieve lasting results while others, such as deep-seated or complex issues, may require more sessions and ongoing support which I offer as a hypnotherapist and therapeutic coach.
- Individual Variability
We are all different and therefore our response to hypnotherapy can differ. Some individuals may experience immediate and long-lasting results after just a few sessions while others may require additional support and reinforcement over time.
- Commitment to post-hypnotherapy exercises
An important part of my treatment plans is to provide clients with tools and techniques to reinforce the positive changes made during the sessions. Commitment to practising these techniques, which include conscious mental activities and exercises, is important in providing and maintaining long lasting gains.
- Life circumstances
Sometimes certain life events and circumstances can trigger a return of old behaviours or issues. In this case, individuals may benefit from additional hypnotherapy sessions and ongoing therapeutic support as needed.
- Maintenance sessions
Some individuals choose to book occasional maintenance sessions to reinforce positive changes or address emerging issues. This can help to ensure the long term effectiveness of hypnotherapy.
- Client motivation
Although the state of hypnosis can be achieved without a great deal of motivation, it’s important that clients are motivated to change as this will impact positively upon the internal dialogue – the messages you are telling yourself – this can influence the hypnotherapy sessions in a very positive way.
It is important to realise that hypnotherapy is not a magical or instant solution for all issues: some people experience lasting results after a relatively short period of hypnotherapy, others may require ongoing therapeutic support and reinforcement.
If you have any questions with regards to how long hypnotherapy results last or the need for top up sessions, get in touch for a chat! Together we can create a custom plan to meet your specific needs and goals.
Mark Spalek
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Therapeutic Coach, NLP Practitioner
GHR (reg), Dip. Hyp, Dip. NLP, GQHP, MSc, BSc, PGCE